...a transposition of 'Macbeth' to third century BC China. [+ of]
2. verb
If you transpose two things, you reverse them or put them in each other's place.
Many people inadvertently transpose digits of the ZIP code. [VERB noun]
...a short story in which he transposes the roles of poets and screenwriters. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: interchange, switch, swap, reorder More Synonyms of transpose
transpositionvariable noun
His pen name represented the transposition of his initials and his middle name. [+ of]
3. verb
If you transpose a piece of music, you perform it or write it in a musical key which is different from the original one.
[technical]
She could play any piece of music she heard and transpose it into any key. [VERB noun into noun]
[Also VERB noun]
More Synonyms of transpose
transpose in British English
(trænsˈpəʊz)
verb
1. (transitive)
to alter the positions of; interchange, as words in a sentence; put into a different order
2. music
a.
to play (notes, music, etc) in a different key from that originally intended
b.
to move (a note or series of notes) upwards or downwards in pitch
3. (transitive) mathematics
to move (a term) from one side of an equation to the other with a corresponding reversal in sign
noun
4. mathematics
the matrix resulting from interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
Derived forms
transposable (transˈposable)
adjective
transposability (transˌposaˈbility)
noun
transposal (transˈposal)
noun
transposer (transˈposer)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French transposer, from Latin transpōnere to remove, from trans- + pōnere to place
transpose in American English
(trænsˈpoʊz)
verb transitiveWord forms: transˈposed or transˈposing
1.
to transfer or shift; now, specif., to change the usual, normal, relative, or respective order or position of; interchange
inadvertently transposed the e and the i in “weird”
2.
to transfer (an algebraic term) from one side of an equation to the other, reversing the plus or minus value
3.
to rewrite or play (a musical composition) in a different key or at another pitch level
4. Obsolete
to transform; convert
verb intransitive
5.
to play music in a key or at a pitch level different from the one in which it iswritten
noun
6. Ancient Mathematics
a matrix obtained by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
Derived forms
transposable (transˈposable)
adjective
transposer (transˈposer)
noun
Word origin
ME transposen < MFr transposer (for L transponere): see trans- & pose1
transpose in Accounting
(trænspoʊz)
Word forms: (present) transposes, (past) transposed, (perfect) transposed, (progressive) transposing
verb
(Accounting: Basic)
If you transpose two numbers, you make an error in which the order of the numbers is reversed.
He had inadvertently transposed two numbers in the previous year's inventory balance, resulting in a material understatementof the previous year's ending inventory.
The accountant discovered that two digits had been transposed, recording $520 as $250.
If you transpose two numbers, you make an error in which the order of the numbers is reversed.
Examples of 'transpose' in a sentence
transpose
But who knew that he also transposed ideas and actions?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The same applies to their prospects one year on - except the names have been transposed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
1 (verb)
Definition
to change the order of (letters, words, or sentences)
Genetic engineers transpose bits of material from one organism to another.
Synonyms
transplant
An opportunity to run her own lab had transplanted her from Manchester to London.
move
She moved the sheaf of papers into position.
transfer
The person can be transferred from wheelchair to seat with relative ease.
shift
We shifted the vans and used the area for skateboarding.
displace
A strong wind is all it would take to displace the stones.
relocate
Should they be forced to relocate at the end of the contract?
reposition
2 (verb)
Definition
to change the order of (letters, words, or sentences)
Many people inadvertently transpose the digits of the code.
Synonyms
interchange
She likes to interchange furniture at home with stock from the shop.
switch
The ballot boxes have been switched.
swap
Some hostages were swapped for convicted prisoners.
reorder
change
Can we change it for another if it doesn't work properly?
move
She moved from being a researcher to being a lecturer.
exchange
We exchanged addresses.
substitute
They were substituting violence for dialogue.
alter
rearrange
You may cancel or rearrange the appointment.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of change
Definition
to give and receive (something) in return
Can we change it for another if it doesn't work properly?
Synonyms
exchange,
trade,
replace,
substitute,
swap,
interchange
in the sense of displace
Definition
to move (something) from its usual place
A strong wind is all it would take to displace the stones.
Synonyms
move,
shift,
disturb,
budge,
misplace,
disarrange,
derange
in the sense of exchange
Definition
to replace (one thing) with another, esp. to replace unsatisfactory goods
We exchanged addresses.
Synonyms
interchange,
change,
trade,
switch,
swap,
truck,
barter,
reciprocate,
bandy,
give to each other,
give to one another
Nearby words of
transpose
transpire
transplant
transport
transpose
transverse
transvestite
trap
Synonyms of 'transpose'
transpose
Explore 'transpose' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of move
Definition
to change the time when something is scheduled to happen
She moved the sheaf of papers into position.
Synonyms
transfer,
change,
carry,
transport,
switch,
shift,
transpose
in the sense of move
Definition
to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
She moved from being a researcher to being a lecturer.
Synonyms
change,
shift,
convert,
transform,
alter,
diversify
in the sense of rearrange
Definition
to organize differently
You may cancel or rearrange the appointment.
Synonyms
reschedule,
alter,
adjust,
reshuffle,
reorganize,
reorder,
rejig (informal)
in the sense of relocate
Definition
to move or be moved to a new place of work
Should they be forced to relocate at the end of the contract?
Synonyms
move house,
move,
change residence,
leave,
remove,
quit,
go away,
migrate,
flit (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
pack your bags (informal)
in the sense of shift
Definition
to move from one place or position to another
We shifted the vans and used the area for skateboarding.
Synonyms
remove,
move,
transfer,
displace,
relocate,
rearrange,
transpose,
reposition
in the sense of substitute
Definition
to take the place of or put in place of another person or thing
They were substituting violence for dialogue.
Synonyms
replace,
exchange,
swap,
change,
switch,
commute,
interchange
in the sense of swap
Definition
to exchange (something) for something else
Some hostages were swapped for convicted prisoners.
Synonyms
exchange,
trade,
switch,
traffic,
interchange,
barter,
trade off
in the sense of switch
Definition
to exchange (places) or swap (something for something else)
The ballot boxes have been switched.
Synonyms
exchange,
trade,
swap,
replace,
substitute,
rearrange,
interchange
in the sense of transfer
Definition
to change or move from one thing, person, place, etc., to another
The person can be transferred from wheelchair to seat with relative ease.