syntactically
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/sɪnˈtæktɪkli/
(syntactic)
relating to syntax
Etymology
Etymology Information
'syntactically' originates from the Greek word 'syntaktikos', where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'tassein' meant 'to arrange'.
Historical Evolution
'syntaktikos' transformed into the Late Latin word 'syntacticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'syntactic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'arranging together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to syntax'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to syntax, the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
The sentence was syntactically correct, but it lacked clarity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45