Meaning

(transitive) To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
2. (transitive, music) To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
3. (transitive, algebra) To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.
4. (transitive, linear algebra) To rearrange elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
5. (transitive, graph theory) To reverse the direction of every edge of (a graph).
6. (transitive, law, chiefly of the European Union) To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.
7. (intransitive, chess) To reach a position that may also be obtained from a different move order.
8. (linear algebra) Created by transposing a specified matrix.

Example Sentences

After e6, the opening transposed to a Sicilian.

Word Forms

• transposes
• transposing
• transposed

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When Should You Use Transpose?

Use transpose when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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