SYNTACTIC

syntactic, syntactical

(adjective) of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax; “the syntactic rules of a language”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

syntactic (comparative more syntactic, superlative most syntactic)

Of, related to or connected with syntax.

Containing morphemes that are combined in the same order as they would be if they were separate words e.g. greenfinch

Synonyms

• (of, related to or connected with syntax): syntactical

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*tac"tic, Syn*tac"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. G. Syntax.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to syntax; according to the rules of syntax, or construction.

– Syn*tac"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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