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Transpose (Verb)

Meaning 1

Change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The dyslexic child frequently transposes numbers when doing math problems in her head.
  • Research indicates that a glitch in the brain's language processing system causes people with dyslexia to transpose letters.
  • Students with dyslexia may transpose similar-sounding words when reading aloud.
  • In coding, a single misplaced digit can occur when a developer accidentally transposes two numbers.
  • He tends to transpose the day and month when writing the date.

Synonyms

  • Permute
  • Commute

Hypernyms

  • Turn
  • Change By Reversal

Hyponyms

  • Represent
  • Map

Related Words

  • Transposition (noun)

Meaning 2

Exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The variables a and b can be used in either order because the operations transpose each other's effects.
  • The given functions transpose under composition since neither depends on the order of composition.
  • In a symmetric matrix, the entries transpose with each other along the main diagonal.
  • The partial derivatives of this function transpose under integration with respect to the variables.
  • You can transpose the elements of the sequence and still obtain the same result in the mathematical expression.

Synonyms

  • Commute

Hypernyms

  • Change

Meaning 3

Put (a piece of music) into another key.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The composer decided to transpose the song into a lower key to better suit the singer's vocal range.
  • To make the melody more accessible to beginners, the music teacher chose to transpose it into the key of C.
  • The pianist carefully transposed the complex sonata into a different key to create a haunting effect.
  • Using specialized software, the musician was able to transpose the entire album into a dozen different keys.
  • The arranger skillfully transposed the orchestral piece into several alternative keys to accommodate the varying talents of the musicians.

Hypernyms

  • Set

Meaning 4

Change key; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • Can you transpose this fugue into G major to better suit the choir's vocal range.
  • The composer asked the arranger to transpose the piece into a lower key for the string section.
  • Please transpose the piano accompaniment into A minor to ensure it complements the singer's tone.
  • Transpose the melody into C major, it sounds more contemporary and uplifting in that key.
  • The music teacher transposed the concerto into E flat major, making it more manageable for the young violinist.

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Related Words

  • Transposition (noun)

Meaning 5

Transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • To transpose the constant term to the other side of the equation, we add 5 to both sides.
  • We can transpose x to the right-hand side of the equation by subtracting x from both sides.
  • To isolate y, we can transpose 3x to the left side of the equation by subtracting 3x from both sides.
  • By transposing 2 from the left-hand side to the right-hand side, we change the equation's sign.
  • The equation remains balanced when we transpose -7a to the other side, thus changing it to +7a.

Hypernyms

  • Shift

Related Words

  • Transposition (noun)

Meaning 6

Transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The classic fairy tale was transposed to a modern urban setting, exploring new themes and characters.
  • The historical novel transposes the events of the French Revolution to a dystopian future world.
  • In the film, the Shakespearean drama was transposed to a contemporary high school, tackling teenage issues.
  • The director's latest production transposes the ancient myth into a science fiction environment.
  • The novel transposes the timeless love story from 19th-century Europe to a small town in contemporary America.

Synonyms

  • Transfer
  • Transplant

Hypernyms

  • Shift

Meaning 7

Cause to change places; "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The computer's settings can be interchanged with similar parts from an older model to update it.
  • Please interchange the wires so that the red and black cables are swapped.
  • Design the system to easily interchange parts from different locations.
  • To allow for flexibility, many car seats are designed to interchange with other types from the same company.
  • Engineers had to interchange various components to determine the root cause of the malfunction.

Synonyms

  • Interchange
  • Counterchange

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Modify
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