Programming Syntax

noun a support or fixture projecting from a wall for holding or supporting a shelf, lamp, or other object

verb to enclose within brackets

• Please remember to enclose the numerical values within a bracket when solving the equation.
• Make sure to put the numbers in brackets when you're working out the math problem.
• Don't forget to stick the numbers in brackets when you're doing the math.
• The bracket of time between meetings was just enough for a quick coffee break.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, indicating location, direction, or time

• The data was collected from various sources for analysis.
• I heard from Sarah that the party is canceled.
• I got this shirt from the thrift store for a steal.
• The inspiration for her artwork comes from her travels around the world.

noun a set of lowercase letters in a particular typeface or design

adjective written or printed in lowercase letters

• Please remember to use lower case letters when filling out the form.
• Don't forget to type in lower case for the username.
• lol did u see that email with all the LOWER CASE? so unprofessional
• Her lower case attitude towards the project is holding back its success.

noun A word or phrase that is used to explain or add information to a sentence, usually enclosed in brackets, dashes, or commas.

• It is important to use parentheses to set off additional information within a sentence.
• Don't forget to add parentheses around the date in your essay.
• I always use those round brackets (parentheses) when I'm texting.
• The parentheses in her speech hinted at a deeper meaning underlying her words.

noun a punctuation mark (/) used to separate alternatives or to indicate the end of a line of poetry

verb None

adjective None

adverb None

pronoun None

preposition None

conjunction None

interjection None

article None

• The professor emphasized the importance of using a virgule to separate clauses in a sentence.
• Make sure to add a virgule when you're listing items in your essay.
• I always forget to put a virgule in my sentences, it's so annoying.
• The virgule in their relationship was becoming more pronounced as they grew apart.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'quotes'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'straight'

• It is important to use straight quotes when writing formal documents.
• Make sure to use straight quotes in your emails and messages.
• I always forget to use straight quotes when texting my friends.
• She always speaks in straight quotes, never beating around the bush.

adjective describing something that is not enclosed or surrounded by brackets

• The unbracketed data in the report needs to be properly organized.
• Make sure you don't forget about the unbracketed information in the document.
• Don't leave out the unbracketed stuff, it's important too.
• Just like in a puzzle, the unbracketed pieces are crucial to completing the picture.