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On Aug 8, 2009, at 2:09 AM, Michael Kay wrote: > Surely syntax is just one part of language? > > * The syntax says you are allowed to write <A>XYZ</A>. > > * The semantics (dare I use the term?) says that when you do so, you > have > uttered an element whose name is A and whose content is XYZ. How's this: The Extensible Markup Language (XML) specification defines the syntax rules for a family of markup languages loosely referred to as "XML", as well as a system for declaring the selection and ordering of the markup elements which may appear in a particular markup language which is a member of the family. I think that's accurate but it feels kind of long and klunky. Anyone got any polish to apply? -T
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