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tractus

tractus

9.9
A short pamphlet that gives information or argues a point
  • noun
  • /ˈtræktəs/
  • Archaic
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  • The political party released a tractus outlining its platform and vision for the country.

Examples

  • The activist distributed a tractus to inform people about the upcoming election.

  • He found an old tractus in the library that argued for social reform.

  • During the meeting, she read from a tractus discussing the importance of community service.

  • A new tractus was published yesterday.

  • He wrote a tractus on the importance of community service.

  • In her speech, she referenced a tractus that advocated for environmental conservation.

  • The scholar published a tractus examining the historical context of the religious movement.

Synonyms

pamphlet
vstractus
79 3.1

A small paper book or leaflet that gives information about one subject

is more often a short persuasive piece on religious or political matters
tract
vstractus
12 7.9

A small printed paper that gives information about one subject

tends to focus on religious or political argument rather than general topics

How Long

treatise
  • Formal
19 8.4
tractus
  • Archaic
9.9
booklet
40 1.9
pamphlet
79 3.1
leaflet
31 2.7

Surface Forms

tractus singular
tractuses plural

Etymology

Tractus gave English the word tract for a short pamphlet and comes from the Latin root tract meaning 'to draw out'. Think of a pamphlet as a short piece of writing 'drawn out' to share an idea.