1 a cause (two or more things) to change places. b change the position of (a thing) in a series.
2 change the order or position of (words or a word) in a sentence.
3 Mus. write or play in a different key.
4 Algebra transfer (a term) with a changed sign to the other side of an equation.
Phrases and idioms:
transposing instrument Mus. an instrument producing notes different in pitch from the written notes. transposing piano etc. Mus. a piano etc. on which a transposition may be effected mechanically.
Derivatives:
transposable adj. transposal n. transposer n.
Etymology: ME, = transform f. OF transposer (as TRANS-, L ponere put)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.