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syntax

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪntæks/

syntax means: The rules for arranging words into phrases and sentences in a language.

noun

SENTENCE RULESC1

The rules for arranging words into phrases and sentences in a language.

  • English syntax can be difficult.
  • The lesson compares the syntax of two languages.
  • Changing the syntax made her sentence easier to understand.

Similar words: sentence structure

Common phrases: English syntax, sentence syntax, study syntax

CODE RULESB2

The rules for writing instructions correctly in a computer language.

  • The code contains a syntax error.
  • Check the syntax before running the script.
  • Different programming languages use different syntax for the same instruction.

Common phrases: syntax error, correct syntax, command syntax

Questions about syntax

What does syntax mean?

The rules for arranging words into phrases and sentences in a language.

What is syntax in other languages?

Türkçe: söz dizimi · Español: sintaxis · Français: syntaxe · Deutsch: Syntax · Italiano: sintassi · 日本語: 統語法

How do you pronounce syntax?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪntæks/.

How do you use syntax in a sentence?

English syntax can be difficult. The lesson compares the syntax of two languages.

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