Pronunciation[change]
- (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.
The plural form syntices is a mistaken form that is usually used on blogs.