transpose Meaning & Definition
What Does Transpose Mean?
Transpose is used as a verb meaning To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange. It is also used to mean To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key. As an adjective, it means Created by transposing a specified matrix. As a noun, it means The matrix derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.
Transpose at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹænsˈpəʊz/ |
| Synonyms | transfer, interchange and commute |
| Plural | transposes |
| Verb forms | transposes, transposing, transposed |
Transpose Definition (Verb)
- To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
- To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
- To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.
- To rearrange elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
- To reverse the direction of every edge of (a graph).
- To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.
- To reach a position that may also be obtained from a different move order.
After e6, the opening transposed to a Sicilian.
Transpose as an Adjective
- Created by transposing a specified matrix.
- Created by transposing a specified graph.
Transpose as a Noun
- The matrix derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.
- A graph whose every edge has had its direction reversed.
Noun
- The process of rearranging elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
Noun
- (adjective) In matrix mathematics, the resulting matrix, derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.
Verb
- (chiefly of the European Union) To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.
Adjective
- (adjective) In matrix mathematics, a matrix with the characteristic of having been transposed from a given matrix.
Noun
- In matrix mathematics, the process of rearranging elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
Synonyms of Transpose
Transpose synonyms and antonyms →Transpose in a Sentence
After e6, the opening transposed to a Sicilian.
Word Forms & Grammar
transpose (third-person singular simple present transposes, present participle transposing, simple past and past participle transposed)
transpose (not comparable)
transpose (plural transposes)
Words That Rhyme With Transpose
Origin of Transpose
Origin 1: From Middle English transposen, from Old French transposer, from Latin trānspositus, perfect passive participle of trānspōnō (“to put across”), from trāns (“across”) + pōnō (“to put”).
Origin 2: From the verb.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transpose
Is transpose a verb or an adjective?
Transpose is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for transpose?
Close synonyms of transpose are transfer, interchange and commute. See the full list of transpose synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of transpose?
The plural of transpose is transposes.
What is the past tense of transpose?
The past tense of transpose is transposed. The present participle is transposing.