'Transposing' definitions:

Definition of 'Transposing'

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  • Transpose \Trans*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Transposing.] [F. transposer; pref. trans- (L. trans across) + poser to put. See Pose.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To change the place or order of; to substitute one for the other of; to exchange, in respect of position; as, to transpose letters, words, or propositions. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To change; to transform; to invert. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • Things base and vile, holding no quantity, Love can transpose to form and dignity. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Alg.) To bring, as any term of an equation, from one side over to the other, without destroying the equation; thus, if a + b = c, and we make a = c - b, then b is said to be transposed. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Gram.) To change the natural order of, as words. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Mus.) To change the key of. [1913 Webster]

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