Syntax
/ˈsɪn.tæks/noun
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Did you know?In ancient Greek, 'syntax' was not merely about language; it also referred to the harmonious arrangement of elements in the cosmos, connecting language with the universe!
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σύνταξις (sýntaxis)
“A putting together, arrangement.”
Late Latin
Latin
syntaxin
“A term adopted to describe grammatical structure.”
16th Century
Middle French
syntaxe
“The set of rules governing sentence structure.”
Modern English
English
syntax
“The study and rules of constructing sentences.”