The syntax
Example: The syntax defines programming rules
Definition
"The syntax" refers to the set of rules and principles that govern the structure and arrangement of symbols and commands in programming languages, determining how code must be written to be correctly understood and executed by a computer.
Etymology
The word "syntax" comes from the Greek word 'syntaxis,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'ordering.' It was adopted into English in the 15th century to describe the orderly arrangement of words and phrases, later extending to computer programming to describe the rules governing code structure.
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"The syntax" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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