transpose meaning and definition

TRANSPOSE noun

Definition of transpose (noun)

1. a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix

TRANSPOSE verb

Definition of transpose (verb)

1. change the order or arrangement of
   • "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
   • synonyms: commute, permute
2. transfer from one place or period to another
   • "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"
   • synonyms: transfer, transplant
3. cause to change places
   • "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size"
   • synonyms: counterchange, interchange
4. transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality
5. put (a piece of music) into another key
6. exchange positions without a change in value
   • "These operators commute with each other"
   • synonyms: commute
7. change key
   • "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?"