Meaning of the word transposition in English
What does transposition mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
transposition
US /ˌtræn.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌtræn.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Noun
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the action of changing the position of two or more things
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The editor suggested a transposition of the first two paragraphs for better flow.
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A simple transposition of letters can change the meaning of a word.
2.
(music) the process of changing the key of a piece of music
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The singer requested a transposition of the song to a lower key.
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Understanding transposition is crucial for musicians.
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(genetics) a chromosomal rearrangement in which a segment of a chromosome is moved to another position on the same chromosome or to a different chromosome
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Geneticists study chromosomal transposition to understand evolutionary changes.
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A specific gene transposition was linked to the disease.