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trans·pose  (trns-pz)

v. trans·posed, trans·pos·ing, trans·pos·es

v.tr.

1. To reverse or transfer the order or place of; interchange.

2. To put into a different place or order: transpose the words of a sentence. See Synonyms at reverse.

3. Mathematics To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other side, reversing its sign to maintain equality.

4. Music To write or perform (a composition) in a key other than the original or given key.

5. To render into another language.

6. To alter in form or nature; transform.

v.intr.

1. Music To write or perform music in a different key.

2. To admit of being transposed.

n. Mathematics (trnspz)

A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.

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[Middle English transposen, to transform, from Old French transposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin trnspnere, to transfer : trns-, trans- + pnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]

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trans·posa·ble adj.

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transpose

Verb

[-posing, -posed]

1. to change the order of (letters, words, or sentences)

2. Music to play (notes, music, etc.) in a different key

3. Maths to move (a term) from one side of an equation to the other with a corresponding reversal in sign: transposing 3 in x - 3 = 6 gives x = 6 + 3 [Old French transposer]

transposition n

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transpose  (trns-pz)

To move a term or quantity from one side of an algebraic equation to the other by adding or subtracting that term to or from both sides. By subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation 2 + x = 4, one can transpose the 2 to the other side, yielding x = 4 - 2, and thus determine that x equals 2.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	transpose - a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix matrix - (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
Verb	1.	transpose - change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word" permute, commute change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern" map, represent - to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
	2.	transpose - transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America" transplant, transfer shift - move from one setting or context to another; "shift the emphasis"; "shift one's attention"
	3.	transpose - cause to change places; "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size" counterchange, interchange alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	4.	transpose - transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality shift, transfer - move around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"
	5.	transpose - put (a piece of music) into another key music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner arrange, set - adapt for performance in a different way; "set this poem to music"
	6.	transpose - exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other" commute math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
	7.	transpose - change key; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?" alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

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transpose

verb 1. transplant, move, transfer, shift, displace, relocate, reposition

verb 2. interchange, switch, swap, reorder, change, move, exchange, substitute, alter, rearrange

Translations

transpose [trænsˈpəuz] vt → transponer

transpose [trænsˈpəuz] vt → transposer

transpose [trænsˈpəuz] vt → versetzen

transpose [trænsˈpəuz] vt → trasporre