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transposition Definition

trans·po·si·tion (trans′pə zis̸hən)

noun

  1. a transposing or being transposed
  2. the result of this; something transposed

Etymology: ML transpositio < L transpositus, pp. of transponere: see trans- & pose

transposition Related Forms
trans′·po·si·tional adjective
transposition Synonyms

transposition

n.

transposal, changing, inversion, metathesis; see change 1, 2.

transposition Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: And since MUP can produce MIDI files as well as doing transpositions, it really works well for what I needed.
  • call: By the final case of the week, Dr. Mannan is the lead surgeon for a complex operation called a transposition.
  • use: The Rail Fence Cipher uses letter transposition to generate an incredibly difficult anagram to solve.
  • ensure: The Commission must ensure even transposition across the EU and consistently take measures against member states that fail to comply with their obligations.
  • make: It takes an intellectual effort to make that transposition.

Adjective modifier

  • incorrect: Greater use of Regulations instead of Directives would increase the transparency of the legislation and avoid difficulties arising from delayed or incorrect transposition.
  • direct: Furthermore, the wording of Directives is often unclear, unsuited for direct transposition.
  • mere: A substantial change would alter the substance of the copyright assuming it is not a mere transposition.
  • textual: Click ' Textual transpositions ' under the heading for the Materials specific to each book.

Preposition: into

  • law: These directives were adopted in May 2004 with a deadline for transposition into national law on 31 January 2006.

Modifies a noun

  • cipher: Most agents in occupied Europe made mistakes when using SOE's double transposition ciphers which were difficult to use, especially in the field.
  • row: It is important for any conductor to be able to understand fully what is meant by a transposition row.
  • error: The store subsequently discovered that transposition errors ( swapping two numbers round ) were common.
  • note: A transposition note has been prepared setting out the transposition of the Hazardous Waste Directive and the List of Wastes Decision.
  • process: This was an essential step to create a coherent modeling syntax and semantics for the transposition process.

Preposition: of

  • artery: Transposition of the great arteries ( or vessels ) A congenital heart defect in which the two arteries emerging from the heart are switched.
  • directive: Member States are allowed 3 years for transposition of the directive into national law.
  • word: The absence of any meaning has the advantage that children are often unaware of their errors of omission and transposition of words.
  • letter: The alternatives were formed using substitutions or transpositions of strategic letters within the word ( e.g.

Preposition: for

  • bob: We also need to know the transposition for a bob.