normal syntax

[/ˈnɔːrməl ˈsɪntæks/]
nounpl: normal syntaxes
sintaxe normal
1. The standard or conventional arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence according to the rules of grammar and linguistic structure
In normal syntax, the subject typically comes before the verb in English sentences.
Na sintaxe normal, o sujeito geralmente vem antes do verbo nas sentenças em inglês.
2. The regular grammatical order of language elements without inversion, ellipsis, or poetic deviation
The poet departed from normal syntax to create a more dramatic effect.
O poeta se afastou da sintaxe normal para criar um efeito mais dramático.
3. In programming, the standard and correct arrangement of commands and code elements that a compiler or interpreter recognizes
The program will not run if you do not follow normal syntax rules.
O programa não funcionará se você não seguir as regras de sintaxe normal.
The term 'normal syntax' is primarily used in academic, linguistic, and programming contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is fundamental to language education and computer science instruction, with no significant cultural variation in usage between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard syntaxconventional syntaxregular syntaxproper syntax
Antonyms / Antônimos
inverted syntaxpoetic syntaxnon-standard syntaxabnormal syntax

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sintaxe normal
Widely used in linguistics and programming contexts across Brazil
Portugal
sintaxe normal
Same term used, common in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
sintaxe normal
Used in educational and technical institutions without regional variation

Related Words

grammarword orderlinguistic structuregrammatical rulessentence construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the rules of normal syntax
depart from normal syntax
follow normal syntax
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