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metasyntax

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metasyntax definition

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Syntax used to describe syntax. The best known example is BNF and its variants such as EBNF.
A metasyntactic variable is a variable used in metasyntax.
(1999-04-06)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © Denis Howe 2010 http://foldoc.org
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Metasyntax is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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