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TRANSPOSE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Transpose.

How to pronounce transpose:

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Def 2 US

Transpose - as a noun

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

Transpose - as a verb

Change the order or arrangement of

Example: "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commutepermute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverseturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transfer from one place or period to another

Example: "The ancient greek story was transplanted into modern america"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfertransplant

Cause to change places

Example: "Interchange this screw for one of a smaller size"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterchangeinterchange

Transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality

Put (a piece of music) into another key

Exchange positions without a change in value

Example: "These operators commute with each other"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commute

Change key

Example: "Can you transpose this fugue into g major?"

Transpose - as an adjective

(adjective) in matrix mathematics, a matrix with the characteristic of having been transposed from a given matrix.

Example Sentences

"Please transpose the rows and columns in the spreadsheet."
"He was able to transpose the melody into a different key."
"You need to transpose the equation to solve for 'x'."
"The musician decided to transpose the entire song into a lower register."
"To create a new piece, the artist would often transpose elements from various paintings."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transpose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSPOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TRANSPOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transpose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TRANSPOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transpose is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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