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transpositions

transpositions is the plural of transposition.

Meaning of transposition

Noun

transposition (countable and uncountable, plural transpositions)

  1. (especially) The act or process of transposing or interchanging.
  2. A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch.
  3. A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence.
  4. (European-Union) An incorporation of the provisions of a European Union directive into a Member State's domestic law.

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Phrases with transpositions

Questions about transpositions

What is transpositions the plural of?
Transpositions is the plural of transposition.

Words near transpositions in the dictionary

  1. transposition
  2. transposition cipher
  3. transpositional
  4. transpositionally
  5. transpositioning
  6. transpositions
  7. transpositive
  8. transpositively
  9. transpositor
  10. transpositors
  11. transposome

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