Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syntactical
Adjective
sɪnˈtæktɪkəl
Definition
Relating to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Examples
- The syntactical structure of the sentence was complex and difficult to understand.
- In English, the syntactical order is usually subject-verb-object.
- Errors in the syntactical construction can lead to confusion in communication.
Meaning
Syntactical refers to the rules and structure that govern how words combine to form sentences and convey meaning.
Synonyms
- Grammatical
- Structural
- Linguistic
