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tract
Definition
A tract is a bundle of nerves or muscles. It is a group of tissues that are arranged together and that have a common function.
There are many different tracts in the body. Some common tracts include the optic tract, which carries signals from the eyes to the brain, and the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body.
Tracts can be found in all parts of the body. They are important for communication and for movement.
How can the word be used?
The tract of water was polluted by industrial waste.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
- a region of land or water with a particular character or use.
- a piece of writing, especially a religious or political one, that is intended to persuade or inform.
- a long, narrow band of tissue or muscle.
Verb:
- to extend or stretch out.
Etymology
The word "tract" comes from the Latin word "tractus", which means "a drawing out, a pulling".
The first recorded use of the word "tract" in English was in the 14th century.
The word "tract" is a Latin word, and it is related to the Italian word "tratto" and the Spanish word "tramo".
Question
What is a tract?