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TRANSPOSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Transposes.

Transposes - as a noun

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

Transposes - 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?"

Example Sentences

"He transposes the letters in his name to create a secret code."
"The conductor transposes the symphony to a lower key for the soloist."
"She transposes her favorite song into a different musical genre."
"The professor transposes the sentences in the text to emphasize different grammatical structures."
"He transposes his feelings onto paper through his poetry."
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Word Game Points

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

TRANSPOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TRANSPOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transposes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSPOSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TRANSPOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transposes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSPOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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