syntax

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈsɪn.tæks/, SAMPA: /"sIn.t{ks/

Noun

Singular syntax

Plural syntaxes

1. (uncountable) (linguistics) A part of the grammar of a language. Syntax is the rules for putting words together to make a sentence.

   English syntax is easier than English spelling.

   The linguist studied the syntax of many languages.

   The child had a problem with syntax after his head was hurt.

   The syntax of many computer languages is based on English syntax.

Note

The plural form syntices is a mistaken form that is usually used on blogs.

See also

• grammar
• morphology
• morphosyntax
• linguistics