Definitions

1. noun

The arrangement of words and phrases to create a grammatically correct sentence or piece of writing.

“The professor graded the students’ essays based on syntax and grammar.”

2. noun

The rules that govern the structure of a programming language or a particular form of expression.

“The syntax of the new programming language was much easier to learn than its predecessor.”

3. verb

To arrange words or phrases in a grammatically correct way.

“She syntaxed her essay to make it more readable and engaging.”