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Transpose Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Transpose? [n] a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and colums of a give matrix [v] cause to change places, as of parts, for example [v] transpose and remain equal in value; of variables or operators, in mathematics; "These operators commute with each other" [v] transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America" [v] change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word" [v] change key, of musical compositions; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?" [v] put (a piece of music) into another key [v] math: transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Transpose: commute \| counterchange \| interchange \| permute \| transfer \| transplant Related Terms \| Find terms related to Transpose: See Also \| alter \| arrange \| change \| change by reversal \| map \| matrix \| represent \| reverse \| set \| shift \| shift \| transfer \| turn Transpose In Webster's Dictionary \Trans*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transposing}.] [F. transposer; pref. trans- (L. trans across) + poser to put. See {Pose}.] 1. To change the place or order of; to substitute one for the other of; to exchange, in respect of position; as, to transpose letters, words, or propositions. 2. To change; to transform; to invert. [R.] Things base and vile, holding no quantity, Love can transpose to form and dignity. --Shak. 3. (Alg.) To bring, as any term of an equation, from one side over to the other, without destroying the equation; thus, if a + b = c, and we make a = c - b, then b is said to be transposed. 4. (Gram.) To change the natural order of, as words. 5. (Mus.) To change the key of.

Transpose Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Transpose?

[n] a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and colums of a give matrix
[v] cause to change places, as of parts, for example
[v] transpose and remain equal in value; of variables or operators, in mathematics; "These operators commute with each other"
[v] transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"
[v] change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
[v] change key, of musical compositions; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?"
[v] put (a piece of music) into another key
[v] math: transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality"

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Transpose In Webster's Dictionary

\Trans*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transposed}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Transposing}.] [F. transposer; pref. trans- (L.
trans across) + poser to put. See {Pose}.]
1. To change the place or order of; to substitute one for the
   other of; to exchange, in respect of position; as, to
   transpose letters, words, or propositions.

2. To change; to transform; to invert. [R.]

         Things base and vile, holding no quantity, Love can
         transpose to form and dignity.        --Shak.

3. (Alg.) To bring, as any term of an equation, from one side
   over to the other, without destroying the equation; thus,
   if a + b = c, and we make a = c - b, then b is said to be
   transposed.

4. (Gram.) To change the natural order of, as words.

5. (Mus.) To change the key of.

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