noun
transposition
Transposition (noun) means the act of swapping the positions of two or more things.
noun
1
The act of swapping the positions of two or more things.
2
(music) The moving of a piece into a different key by raising or lowering every note by the same amount.
3
(chess) A set of moves leading to a position that could also be reached a different, more usual way.
4
(law) The process of making the rules of an EU directive part of a member country's own law.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle French transposition, from Medieval Latin transpositio.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for transposition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of transposition?
"transposition" (noun) means the act of swapping the positions of two or more things.
What is another word for transposition?
Other words for "transposition" include switch, permutation, replacement, reversal, substitution, heterotaxy.
What are the different meanings of transposition?
"transposition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of swapping the positions of two or more things; 2. (music) The moving of a piece into a different key by raising or lowering every note by the same amount; 3. (chess) A set of moves leading to a position that could also be reached a different, more usual way.
