Recent Examples on the WebThis astute treatise by an Austen scholar questions the deep association in popular culture between the beloved writer’s work and happy endings.—The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 Francis’s eloquent treatise grounded the church’s earlier rhetoric on the environment in science and theology.—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2021 Ultimately, the film becomes a treatise on how to live a fulfilling life — one that is creative and artistic, built on supportive friendships and family.—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024 The document, which was widely praised by venture capitalists and tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey, serves as both a philosophical treatise and a rallying cry for proponents of open-source AI development.—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for treatise
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'treatise.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French tretiz, alteration of tretez, traitet, from Medieval Latin tractatus, from Latin tractare to treat, handle
Share