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
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
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
Hypernyms
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
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
Related Words
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
Related Words
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
Hypernyms
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.