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transpose

 

[ ˈtrænspəʊz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

music

To transfer a piece of music from one key to another.

Synonyms

change key, rearrange, transfer

Examples of usage

  • He transposed the song from C major to D major.
  • She transposed the melody to a lower register.
Context #2 | Verb

mathematics

To change the positions of elements in a matrix or vector.

Synonyms

convert, rearrange, switch

Examples of usage

  • We need to transpose the matrix before performing the next operation.
  • The vector was transposed to simplify the calculation.
Context #3 | Noun

linguistics

The process of moving a sound or group of sounds from one position to another within a word.

Synonyms

linguistic shift, phonological change, sound shift

Examples of usage

  • In phonology, transposition can result in different word meanings.
  • Transposition of sounds can lead to linguistic changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "transpose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transpor

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरण

🇩🇪 transponieren

🇮🇩 transposisi

🇺🇦 транспонувати

🇵🇱 transponować

🇯🇵 転置する (てんちする)

🇫🇷 transposer

🇪🇸 transponer

🇹🇷 transpoze etmek

🇰🇷 전치하다 (jeonchi-hada)

🇸🇦 نقل

🇨🇿 transponovat

🇸🇰 transponovať

🇨🇳 转置 (zhuǎnzhì)

🇸🇮 transponirati

🇮🇸 færa

🇰🇿 транспозициялау

🇬🇪 ტრანსპოზიცია

🇦🇿 transpozisiya etmək

🇲🇽 transponer

Word origin

The word 'transpose' originated from the Latin word 'transponere', which means 'to transfer'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over the years, 'transpose' has been used in various fields such as music, mathematics, and linguistics to denote the act of moving or changing elements from one position to another. The concept of transposition plays a crucial role in these disciplines, allowing for transformations and adjustments to be made for different purposes.

See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, pose, poser, posing, repose, unposed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,356, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.