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/trækt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An area of indefinite extent, typically a large one.
The farmers bought a large tract of land to cultivate.
A short treatise or pamphlet, especially on a religious or political topic.
The activist distributed a tract promoting environmental awareness.
A system of body parts or organs that perform a specific function together.
The digestive tract is responsible for processing food.
Etymology
From Latin 'tractus', meaning 'to draw' or 'pull'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tract of land
A specific area of land.
tract of writing
A short written document, often addressing a specific issue.
gastrointestinal tract
The series of organs through which food passes in the body.
Related Words
tractability
The quality of being easily managed or controlled.
subtract
To take away a number or amount from another.
Slang Meanings
On the right track
You're on the right tract with your studies.
Tract down
I need to tract down that old book.