syntax
nounfemininetécnico/sĩˈtaʃɨ/medium
sin·ta·xe
Definition
The part of grammar that deals with the arrangement of words in sentences and their relationships.
The syntax of the English language has specific rules.
The student made a syntax error in the essay.
Common collocations
sentence syntaxsyntax errorsyntactic analysissyntax rules
Etymology
Do grego 'syntaxis', de 'syn-' (junto) + 'tassein' (ordenar).