syntax noun syn·​tax ˈsin-ˌtaks 1 a : the way in which linguistic elements (such as words) are put together to form constituents (such as phrases or clauses)

syntax Syntax refers to the ways in which we order specific words to create logical, meaningful sentences. While the parts of speech are all the different types of words that we can use, syntax is the set of rules, patterns, or processes by which we can put them together.

syn•tax (sin′ taks), n. Linguistics the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language. the study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words. the rules or patterns so studied: English syntax. a presentation of these: a syntax of English. an instance of these: the syntax of a sentence.