transpose

Meaning

Verb

1. (transitive) To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
2. (transitive) To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
3. (transitive) To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.
4. (transitive) To rearrange elements in a matrix, by interchanging their respective row and column positional indicators.
5. (transitive) To reverse the direction of every edge of (a graph).
6. (transitive) To give force to a directive by passing appropriate implementation measures.
7. (intransitive) To reach a position that may also be obtained from a different move order.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Created by transposing a specified matrix.
2. (not-comparable) Created by transposing a specified graph.

Noun

1. The matrix derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.
2. 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.

Synonyms

transfer

interchange

shift

move

permute

commute

counterchange

transplant

invert

reverse

adapt

relocate

change

exchange

decussation

deputise

deputize

displace

fill in

fit

gear

⚙️

intercept

intersect

intersection

key

🔑

lose

make up

match

mesh

offset

overturn

put right

accommodate

realise

reconcile

reimburse

remove

repair

replace

spell

square

stir

substitute

transcribe

transform

transposition

traverse

try

try on

intercross

Translations

transposer

transponieren

trasporre

transportar

transpor

transponer

umstellen

transportar

matrice transposée

transposar

vertauschen

échanger

omwisselen

austauschen

omzetten

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tɹænzˈpoʊz/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: transposen

In summary

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”).