What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonsyntactic
Example
The nonsyntactic sentence made no sense. [nonsyntactic: adjective]
Example
The poem was full of nonsyntactic phrases. [nonsyntactic: adjective]
ungrammatical
Example
The ungrammatical sentence had multiple errors. [ungrammatical: adjective]
Example
She spoke in an ungrammatical manner. [ungrammatical: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ungrammatical is more commonly used than nonsyntactic in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonsyntactic and ungrammatical?
Nonsyntactic may be seen as a more technical term and is typically used in more formal contexts, while ungrammatical is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
