noun Download 🔗Share The act or process of transposing or interchanging. Examples : "The transposition of the letters "e" and "i" in the word "receive" is a common spelling mistake. " process action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch. Examples : "The piano teacher suggested a transposition of the song to a higher key so the student could sing it more comfortably. " music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence. Examples : "In chess, a player might reach a standard opening position through an unusual series of moves; this transposition can confuse an opponent expecting a different line of play. " game math logic position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (European Union) A incorporation of the provisions of a European Union directive into a Member State's domestic law. Examples : "The delay in transposition of the EU directive on consumer protection means that local businesses are unsure of the new regulations they need to follow. " politics government law nation state organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To transpose Examples : "The teacher asked the students to transpose the first and last names on their homework papers. " math music linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take on the role of another person Examples : "For a drama exercise, the students were asked to transposition and act as their classmates for five minutes. " mind character person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
