TRANSPOSITION Synonyms
13 hypernyms for transposition. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for TRANSPOSITION
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| heterotaxy | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • any abnormal position of the organs of the body | ||||||
| permutation | noun n | |||||
noun • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements • complete change in character or condition • act of changing the lineal order of objects in a group | ||||||
| replacement | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another • someone who takes the place of another person • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • filling again by supplying what has been used up • a person who follows next in order | ||||||
| reversal | noun n | |||||
noun • a change from one state to the opposite state • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • turning in an opposite direction or position • a decision to reverse an earlier decision • a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside • turning in the opposite direction • the act of reversing the order or place of • a major change in attitude or principle or point of view | ||||||
| substitution | noun n | |||||
noun • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: | ||||||
| switch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure • railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock • a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment • a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other • the act of changing one thing or position for another verb • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • make a shift in or exchange of • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • flog with or as if with a flexible rod • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||