Question 1 · Quick check
syntax
CEFRC1
/ˈsɪn.tæks/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The rules for arranging words in sentences.
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noun
Extra detailThe formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
Examples
Am I to contribute either colourful and interesting sentences or those that illustrate basic syntax?
The syntax of Python scripts is very simple.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.
A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
More examples
In context[Otto] Jespersen, a language professor known for his expertise in syntax and language development, stated that headlinese is not really grammatical writing.
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Quick test
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Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
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Origin
noun
Partly from Late Latin syntaxis and partly from its etymon, Ancient Greek σύνταξις (súntaxis), from σύν (sún, “together”) + τάξις (táxis, “arrangement”), from τάσσω (tássō, “to arrange”). Doublet of syntaxis.