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| − | The term '''Syntax''' refers to the properties of word order and sentence structure for a given language. The term is also used to describe the scientific study of sentence structure as part of the study of | + | The term '''Syntax''' refers to the properties of word order and sentence structure for a given language. The term is also used to describe the scientific study of sentence structure as part of the study of linguistics. To find a list of basic topics in the syntax of Scottish Gaelic see [[:Category:Syntax]]. |
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Revision as of 23:23, 16 June 2012
The term Syntax refers to the properties of word order and sentence structure for a given language. The term is also used to describe the scientific study of sentence structure as part of the study of linguistics. To find a list of basic topics in the syntax of Scottish Gaelic see Category:Syntax.
Someone who studies Syntax is known as a Syntactician'
Syntactic Terminology
External Links
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References
- Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
