Definitions
- Describing the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences. - Referring to the structure and organization of language at the sentence level. - Talking about the rules and principles that govern how words are combined to form sentences.
- Referring to the rules and principles that govern the use of words and their inflections in a language. - Describing the correct usage of words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. - Talking about the structure and organization of language at the word level.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the study of language.
- 2Both are concerned with the structure and organization of language.
- 3Both are essential for effective communication.
- 4Both are used to create well-formed sentences.
- 5Both are important for writing and speaking.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Syntactically focuses on the arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence, while grammatically covers the use of words and their inflections.
- 2Level: Syntactically deals with the structure of sentences, while grammatically deals with the structure of words.
- 3Application: Syntactically is more concerned with the form of language, while grammatically is more concerned with the meaning conveyed by language.
- 4Emphasis: Syntactically emphasizes the arrangement of words and phrases, while grammatically emphasizes the correct usage of words and their inflections.
- 5Usage: Syntactically is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while grammatically is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Syntactically and grammatically are both terms used to describe the structure and organization of language. However, syntactically refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences, while grammatically refers to the rules and principles that govern the use of words and their inflections. While both are essential for effective communication, they differ in scope, level, application, emphasis, and usage.
