HyperDic: transpose

English > 8 senses of the word *transpose*:
VERB	change	transpose, permute, commute	change the order or arrangement / arrangement of
	change	transpose, transfer, transplant	transfer from one place or period to another
	change	transpose, counterchange, interchange	cause to change places
	motion	transpose	transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality
	creation	transpose	put (a piece of music) into another key
	change	transpose, commute	exchange positions without a change in value
	change	transpose	change key
NOUN	group	transpose	a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix

transpose > pronunciation
Sounds	traenspow'z
Rhymes	Ambrose ... Windows: 49 rhymes with owz...

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > noun 1, group
Meaning	A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.
Broader	matrix	(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns
Spanish	matriz transpuesta, transponer
Catalan	matriu transposada

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 1, change
Meaning	change the order or arrangement / arrangement of.
Pattern	Something ----s; Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example	"Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
Synonyms	permute, commute
Narrower	map, represent	To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Broader	change by reversal, turn, reverse	change to the contrary
Spanish	commutar, transponer, trasponer
Catalan	commutar, transposar
Nouns	transposition	the act of reversing the order or place of

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 2, change
Meaning	transfer from one place or period to another.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	transfer, transplant
Broader	shift	Move from one setting or context to another
Spanish	transbordar, transferir, transportar, trasladar
Catalan	transbordar, transferir, transportar, traslladar

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 3, change
Meaning	Cause to change places.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonyms	counterchange, interchange
Broader	change, alter, modify	Cause to change
Spanish	intercambiar, reemplazar, transponer
Catalan	intercanviar, transposar

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 4, motion
Meaning	transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Broader	transfer, shift	Move around
Nouns	transposition	(mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 5, creation
Meaning	put (a piece of music) into another key.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Model	Did he transpose his major works over a short period of time?
Category	music	An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Broader	arrange, set	Adapt for performance in a different way
Spanish	transportar
Catalan	transportar

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 6, change
Meaning	Exchange positions without a change in value.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonym	commute
Category	mathematics, math, maths	A science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic / logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Broader	change	Undergo a change
Catalan	commutar, transposar

English > *transpose*: 8 senses > verb 7, change
Meaning	change key.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"Can you transpose this fugue into G major?"
Broader	change, alter, modify	Cause to change
Spanish	transponer, transportar
Catalan	transportar
Nouns	transposition	(music) playing in a different key from the key intended

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