Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

syntactic

Adjective
/sɪnˈtaktɪk/
Definition
Relating to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Examples
  • The syntactic structure of the sentence was incorrect, leading to confusion.
  • Understanding the syntactic rules of a language can improve your writing skills.
  • The linguist analyzed the syntactic patterns present in the text.
Meaning
Syntactic refers to the rules and structures that govern how sentences are constructed in a specific language.
Synonyms
  • Grammatical
  • Structural
  • Linguistic