conventional syntax
[/kənˈvenʃənəl ˈsɪntæks/]
nounpl: conventional syntaxes
sintaxe convencional
1. The standard, traditional, or widely accepted set of grammatical rules and structures used in a language or programming language
The conventional syntax of English requires the subject to come before the verb in most sentences.
A sintaxe convencional do inglês exige que o sujeito venha antes do verbo na maioria das sentenças.
2. In programming, the established rules and patterns for writing code that are recognized and understood by compilers or interpreters
Python's conventional syntax uses indentation to define code blocks rather than curly braces.
A sintaxe convencional do Python usa indentação para definir blocos de código em vez de chaves.
3. Grammar and structural rules that follow accepted linguistic norms rather than experimental or innovative patterns
The author deliberately abandoned conventional syntax to create a unique literary style.
O autor deliberadamente abandonou a sintaxe convencional para criar um estilo literário único.
In Brazil, the term 'sintaxe convencional' is primarily used in academic, educational, and technical computing contexts. It reflects the emphasis on standardized language rules in formal Portuguese instruction and programming education. In the USA, the term is especially prevalent in computer science curricula and professional coding standards, where convention and standardization are highly valued for collaborative development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break from conventional syntax
follow conventional syntax
adhere to conventional syntax
within the bounds of conventional syntax
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