syntax

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The study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentence structure are combined to form grammatical sentences.

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A publication, such as a book, that presents such rules.

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The pattern of formation of sentences or phrases in a language.

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Such a pattern in a particular sentence or discourse.

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The rules governing the formation of statements in a programming language.

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A systematic, orderly arrangement.

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Connected system or order; union of things.

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In grammar, the construction of sentences; the due forming and arrangement of words or members of sentences in their mutual relations according to established usage.

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Connected system or order; union of things; a number of things jointed together; organism.