syntax analysis
[ˈsɪntæks əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: syntax analyses
análise sintática
1. The process of analyzing the structure of sentences or code to determine grammatical correctness and hierarchical relationships between elements
Syntax analysis is a crucial step in natural language processing that breaks down sentences into their grammatical components.
A análise sintática é uma etapa crucial no processamento de linguagem natural que decompõe sentenças em seus componentes gramaticais.
2. In compiler design, the phase that follows lexical analysis and checks if tokens conform to the grammatical rules of a programming language
The compiler performs syntax analysis to ensure the source code follows the language's grammar rules before generating machine code.
O compilador realiza a análise sintática para garantir que o código-fonte segue as regras gramaticais da linguagem antes de gerar código de máquina.
3. The examination of the structure and arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence to understand meaning
Through syntax analysis, linguists can identify phrases, clauses, and their relationships within complex sentences.
Por meio da análise sintática, linguistas podem identificar frases, orações e suas relações dentro de sentenças complexas.
This is a technical term widely used in computer science and linguistics education in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities, 'análise sintática' is a fundamental topic in language courses and programming education. The term is discipline-specific and maintains consistency across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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