tract Definition

tract¹
noun

1. An area of land, usually of indefinite extent.

Example: large tracts of unpopulated wilderness
Thesaurus: area, expanse, plot, region, stretch, lot, field.
2. A system in the body that has a specified function and which consists of a series of connected organs and glands.

Example: the digestive tract
3. old use
An extent of time.

Etymology: 15c: from Latin tractus a drawing out.

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tract²
noun

1. A short essay or pamphlet, especially one on the subject of religion, politics, etc, intended as a piece of propaganda.

Thesaurus: booklet, pamphlet, discourse, dissertation, leaflet, treatise.

Etymology: 15c: from Latin tractatus a handling or discussion.