syntax — the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪntæks/
Example Sentences
- My coding teacher said my syntax was so bad, even the computer started crying.
- English syntax can be tricky for non-native speakers.
- The syntax highlighter in my code editor makes programming much easier.
syntax
NOUN[/ˈsɪntæks/]
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
The editor circles a misplaced verb, showing how syntax shapes the sentence's meaning.
SYN (together) + TAX (arrange) — by bringing the messy parts SYN (together) and putting them in a clear TAX (arrange), she fixed the broken syntax.
Trying to relax before the story's climax, the writer corrected the broken syntax.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek syntaxis, meaning 'a putting together in order' or 'arrangement.' The word combines the idea of organizing elements together in a structured way.
Breakdown
syn- (together) + tax- (arrange/order) + -is (Greek noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My coding teacher said my syntax was so bad, even the computer started crying.”
“English syntax can be tricky for non-native speakers.”
“The syntax highlighter in my code editor makes programming much easier.”
“She spent hours debugging the syntax issues in her Python script.”
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