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Transposition

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Meaning

(especially mathematics) The act or process of transposing or interchanging..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (especially mathematics) The act or process of transposing or interchanging.
  2. (music) A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch.
  3. (chess) A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence.
  4. (European Union) An incorporation of the provisions of a European Union directive into a Member State's domestic law.
  5. To transpose
  6. (psychiatry) To take on the role of another person

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What does transposition mean?

Transposition means (especially mathematics) The act or process of transposing or interchanging..

What is a synonym for transposition?

Common synonyms include switch, permutation, substitution, replacement.

What is the opposite of transposition?

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How do you use transposition in a sentence?

Use transposition where its definition matches the intended context.

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