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TRANSPOSITIONS

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Transpositions.

Transpositions - as a noun

Any abnormal position of the organs of the body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterotaxy23

An event in which one thing is substituted for another

Example: "The replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
permutation15replacement17substitution14switch14

(genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal segment is transfered to a new position on the same or another chromosome

(mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign

(electricity) a rearrangement of the relative positions of power lines in order to minimize the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance

Example: "He wrote a textbook on the electrical effects of transposition"

The act of reversing the order or place of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversal11

(music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards

Example Sentences

"The musician performed various transpositions of the original melody."
"She studied the transpositions of the musical piece to better understand its structure."
"The composer used transpositions to create a different mood in the song."
"He made multiple transpositions of the painting, experimenting with different color schemes."
"The professor explained the concept of transpositions in mathematical equations."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSPOSITIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transpositions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSPOSITIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is TRANSPOSITIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transpositions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSPOSITIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is TRANSPOSITIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transpositions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSPOSITIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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