transposition
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7.3
- noun
- /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/
:
transposición
- Transposition, also called permutation, simply changes the order of elements in a message without transforming them.
Now we claim is the product of some transpositions.
- Now we claim is the product of some transpositions.
Examples
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This essay is a sophisticated transposition of the classical grace-nature distinction into social and historical categories.
Academic text (2006) -
However, a simple transposition of the verse reference reveals that the correct citation is Luke 10:41, which mentions Jesus' conversation with Martha.
Fiction book (1996) -
We did so because transposition by hand or eye would be difficult and time-consuming.
Academic text (1997) -
Other systems of change include subtraction, addition, and transposition.
Academic text (2018) -
Further divisions were necessary for the transposition of the medieval modes, presumably to accommodate the vocal range of the singers.
Academic text (1997) -
Let's construct a sequence of transpositions that is going to take this permutation to that permutation.
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They claim that this system identifies all transpositions, inversions, retrogrades, and retrograde inversions of unknown melodic segments.
Academic text (2018) -
The transposition of the tools made it easier for the workers to complete the project on time.
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In music class, we learned that transposition involves changing the key of a song while keeping the melody intact.
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The teacher explained that a simple transposition of the sentences improved the clarity of the argument.
Synonyms
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2.3
The act of putting a new thing in place of an old one
38
3.5
To replace one thing or person with another
18
2.7
Arranging things in a particular sequence so they are easy to find
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3.4
A change in the order or position of things
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3.2
To put things in a different order
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7.6
The act of replacing one thing with another
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7.4
To replace one thing or person with another
Putting things back in the correct order
Putting a new thing in the place of another, like a statue
Antonyms
Compounds
How Rearranged
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2.7
- Specialized
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7.3
1
7.3
4
3.4
2
3.2
119
2.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Transposition comes from trans- 'across' and position 'place', so it literally means moving something to a new place, which is why it refers to changing the order or swapping things with each other.