syntax
/ˈsɪntæks/
noun
- The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language, including word order and grammatical relationships.
- Learning the syntax of a new language can be challenging.
- The teacher explained how syntax affects meaning in sentences.
- English syntax usually places the subject before the verb.
- The structure or rules for arranging elements in a computer programming language.
- The developer reviewed the syntax of the script to find the bug.
- Python's syntax uses indentation to define code blocks.
- A missing semicolon can break the syntax of a C++ program.