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syntax

/ˈsɪn.tæks/

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noun

/ˈsɪn.tæks/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее набор правил, принципов и процессов, управляющих структурой предложений в языке, или систематическое упорядоченное расположение.

A noun referring to the set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a language, or a systematic orderly arrangement.

uncountable

  1. Grammatical arrangementB2formal

    The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language, including word order and phrase structure.

    ruСинтаксис

    • English syntax typically follows a subject-verb-object order.
    • The student struggled with the syntax of complex sentences.
    • Understanding syntax is essential for learning a new language.

    Synonymsgrammarphrase structuresentence structureword order

  2. Systematic orderC1formal

    A structured and orderly arrangement of parts or elements.

    ruСистематический порядок

    • The syntax of the computer code must be precise to run correctly.
    • The artist used a unique syntax of colors and shapes in the painting.
    • The syntax of the musical composition followed a classical pattern.

    Synonymsarrangementcompositionorderorderingorganizationstructuresystem

    Antonymschaosdisarraydisorder

  3. Linguistic studyC1formal

    The branch of linguistics that examines the rules and principles for forming grammatically correct sentences.

    ruСинтаксис

    • She is writing a paper on the syntax of ancient Greek.
    • The professor's lecture covered the syntax of subordinate clauses.
    • Modern syntax theory explores how sentences are generated.
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