noun

syntax

syntax

The sentence has incorrect syntax.

The sentence has incorrect syntax.

He is studying the syntax of English.

He is studying the syntax of English.

((the)) syntax ((of sth.)) the arrangement of words in (sth.) The syntax of the code is complex.

Synonyms: grammar, structure, sentence structure

From Greek 'syn-' (together) and 'tassein' (to arrange). It literally means 'to arrange together'.

Think of 'syn' like 'sync' and 'tax' like a 'task'. The task is to sync words together correctly in a sentence.

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