syntax
Translation
syntax, sentence structure
Examples
The sentence has a complex syntax.
The sentence has a complex syntax.
You need to check the command's syntax.
You need to check the command's syntax.
Grammar Patterns
the syntax of (sth.) the grammatical structure of (sth.) The syntax of the language is difficult to learn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: structure, grammar, arrangement, word order
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'tassein' (to arrange). It means 'arranging together', referring to how words are arranged in a sentence.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'syntax error' in programming. It's an error in the 'arrangement' of code, just like syntax is the arrangement of words.