Definition

A piece of land or a pamphlet that contains a message or appeal, often related to religion or politics.

Example

The organization distributed a tract to inform people about their beliefs.

Conversation

I found this interesting tract about healthy eating in the park today.

Oh really? What did it say?

It had some great tips on how to improve your digestive tract health.

That sounds useful! I might look for a copy myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tract → It is formed from "tractus" (meaning to pull or draw) which comes from the Latin verb "tractare" (meaning to handle or draw). The word "tract" refers to something that can be pulled or drawn out, often used in contexts like land or areas that can be delineated or drawn on a map.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulling' or 'drawing' something out — that's why 'tract' relates to areas that can be delineated or drawn.

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