Synonyms of transpose

Noun


1. transpose, matrix

usage: a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix

Verb


1. permute, commute, transpose, change by reversal, turn, reverse

usage: change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"

2. transfer, transpose, transplant, shift

usage: transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"

3. counterchange, transpose, interchange, change, alter, modify

usage: cause to change places; "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size"

4. transpose, transfer, shift

usage: transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality

5. transpose, arrange, set

usage: put (a piece of music) into another key

6. commute, transpose, change

usage: exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other"

7. transpose, change, alter, modify

usage: change key; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?"

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