syntax
Translation
syntax
Examples
The sentence has incorrect syntax.
The sentence has incorrect syntax.
He is studying the syntax of English.
He is studying the syntax of English.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) syntax ((of sth.)) the arrangement of words in (sth.) The syntax of the code is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grammar, structure, sentence structure
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) and 'tassein' (to arrange). It literally means 'to arrange together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'syn' like 'sync' and 'tax' like a 'task'. The task is to sync words together correctly in a sentence.