syntax
n. study of sentence structure (Grammar); rules governing the arrangement of instructions in a programming language (Computers); orderly arrangement | ||||
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Syntax Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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syntax
The structure of strings in some language. A language's syntax is described by a grammar. For example, the syntax of a binary number could be expressed as
binary_number = bit [ binary_number ]
bit = "0" | "1"
meaning that a binary number is a bit optionally followed by a binary number and a bit is a literal zero or one digit.
The meaning of the language is given by its semantics.
See also abstract syntax, concrete syntax.
(1994-10-31)
The structure of strings in some language. A language's syntax is described by a grammar. For example, the syntax of a binary number could be expressed as
binary_number = bit [ binary_number ]
bit = "0" | "1"
meaning that a binary number is a bit optionally followed by a binary number and a bit is a literal zero or one digit.
The meaning of the language is given by its semantics.
See also abstract syntax, concrete syntax.
(1994-10-31)
| Vb Glossary 1.0 |
syntax
syntax
The prescribed order and punctuation for putting programming language elements into statements that are meaningful to Visual Basic.
syntax
The prescribed order and punctuation for putting programming language elements into statements that are meaningful to Visual Basic.
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Syntax
In a programming language, the syntax is the set of rules by which the program code has to be constructed - the grammar of the language.
In a programming language, the syntax is the set of rules by which the program code has to be constructed - the grammar of the language.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Syntax
The rules of construction and terminology of a computer programming language. These rules are analogous to rules of spelling and grammar in a language, except that syntax rules are usually less forgiving. We can read a thousand-page book that has one error in spelling or grammar. Such is not the case with a computer program because it will not usually run if there is a syntax error.
The rules of construction and terminology of a computer programming language. These rules are analogous to rules of spelling and grammar in a language, except that syntax rules are usually less forgiving. We can read a thousand-page book that has one error in spelling or grammar. Such is not the case with a computer program because it will not usually run if there is a syntax error.
Syntax Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Syntax
(n.)
That part of grammar which treats of the construction of sentences; the due arrangement of words in sentences in their necessary relations, according to established usage in any language.
(n.)
Connected system or order; union of things; a number of things jointed together; organism.
(n.)
That part of grammar which treats of the construction of sentences; the due arrangement of words in sentences in their necessary relations, according to established usage in any language.
(n.)
Connected system or order; union of things; a number of things jointed together; organism.
| WordNet 2.0 |
syntax
Noun
1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
(synonym) sentence structure, phrase structure
(hypernym) structure
2. a systematic orderly arrangement
(hypernym) system, scheme
3. studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
(hypernym) grammar
Noun
1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
(synonym) sentence structure, phrase structure
(hypernym) structure
2. a systematic orderly arrangement
(hypernym) system, scheme
3. studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
(hypernym) grammar
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syntax
syntax
\syn"tax\ (?), n. [l. syntaxis, gr. &?;, fr. &?; to put together in order; sy`n with + &?; to put in order; cf. f. syntaxe. see syn-, and tactics.]
1. connected system or order; union of things; a number of things jointed together; organism. [obs.] they owe no other dependence to the first than what is common to the whole syntax of beings.
2. that part of grammar which treats of the construction of sentences; the due arrangement of words in sentences in their necessary relations, according to established usage in any language.
syntax
n
1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences [syn: sentence structure , phrase structure]
2. a systematic orderly arrangement
3. studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
similar words(8)
transfer syntax
infix syntax
abstract syntax
abstract syntax notation 1
concrete syntax
syntax-case
postfix syntax
abstract syntax tree
syntax
\syn"tax\ (?), n. [l. syntaxis, gr. &?;, fr. &?; to put together in order; sy`n with + &?; to put in order; cf. f. syntaxe. see syn-, and tactics.]
1. connected system or order; union of things; a number of things jointed together; organism. [obs.] they owe no other dependence to the first than what is common to the whole syntax of beings.
2. that part of grammar which treats of the construction of sentences; the due arrangement of words in sentences in their necessary relations, according to established usage in any language.
syntax
n
1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences [syn: sentence structure , phrase structure]
2. a systematic orderly arrangement
3. studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
similar words(8)
transfer syntax
infix syntax
abstract syntax
abstract syntax notation 1
concrete syntax
syntax-case
postfix syntax
abstract syntax tree
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Cystrawen
Cystrawen = n. syntax
Cystrawen = n. syntax
Syntax Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Syntax
The study of the structural nature of statements and their interrelationships.
The study of the structural nature of statements and their interrelationships.
Syntax Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
syntax
1. In a language, the relationships among characters or groups of characters, independent of their meanings or the manner of their interpretation and use. 2. The structure of expressions in a language. 3. The rules governing the structure of a language. 4. In a language, the relationship among symbols. Note: In computer languages, as in all artificial languages, syntax is developed, and usually described, before their use begins. In natural languages, syntax is developed, and sometimes never described, after use has begun.
1. In a language, the relationships among characters or groups of characters, independent of their meanings or the manner of their interpretation and use. 2. The structure of expressions in a language. 3. The rules governing the structure of a language. 4. In a language, the relationship among symbols. Note: In computer languages, as in all artificial languages, syntax is developed, and usually described, before their use begins. In natural languages, syntax is developed, and sometimes never described, after use has begun.
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Syntax
The rules governing the structure of a language.
The rules governing the structure of a language.
Syntax Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SYNTAX
In computer science, SYNTAX is a system used to generate lexical and syntactic analyzers (parsers) (both deterministic and non-deterministic) for all kind of context-free grammars (CFGs) as well as some classes of contextual grammars. It is developed at INRIA (France) for several decades, mostly by Pierre Boullier, but has become free software since 2007 only. SYNTAX is distributed under the CeCILL licence.
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Syntax
In linguistics, syntax (from Ancient Greek συν- syn-, “together”, and τάξις táxis, “arrangement”) is the study of the rules that govern the structure of sentences, and which determine their relative grammaticality. The term syntax can also be used to refer to these rules themselves, as in “the syntax of a language”. Modern research in syntax attempts to describe languages in terms of such rules, and, for many practitioners, to find general rules that apply to all languages. Since the field of syntax attempts to explain grammaticality judgments, and not provide them, it is unconcerned with linguistic prescription.
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