transposition Synonyms

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transposition Meaning

Wordnet

transposition (n)

any abnormal position of the organs of the body

an event in which one thing is substituted for another

(genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal segment is transfered to a new position on the same or another chromosome

(mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign

(electricity) a rearrangement of the relative positions of power lines in order to minimize the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance

the act of reversing the order or place of

(music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards

Webster

transposition (n.)

The act of transposing, or the state of being transposed.

The bringing of any term of an equation from one side over to the other without destroying the equation.

A change of the natural order of words in a sentence; as, the Latin and Greek languages admit transposition, without inconvenience, to a much greater extent than the English.

A change of a composition into another key.

transposition Sentence Examples

  1. The cat jumped over the moon, its tail trailing behind.
  2. The wind howled through the trees, a symphony of whispers.
  3. The birds sang sweetly in the morning air, their melodies drifting on the breeze.
  4. The stars twinkled above, a celestial tapestry of wonder.
  5. The ocean surged and crashed against the shore, its rhythm echoing through the night.
  6. The artist painted a masterpiece, his brushstrokes dancing across the canvas.
  7. The child played with a toy, its laughter filling the room with joy.
  8. The teacher spoke to the students, her words weaving a tale of knowledge.
  9. The lover gazed at their beloved, their eyes filled with adoration.
  10. The traveler journeyed far and wide, their feet carrying them through unknown lands.

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any abnormal position of the organs of the body, an event in which one thing is substituted for another, (genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal se

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The cat jumped over the moon, its tail trailing behind.

The wind howled through the trees, a symphony of whispers.

The birds sang sweetly in the morning air, their melodies drifting on the breeze.

The stars twinkled above, a celestial tapestry of wonder.