transposing Definition

transpose
verb transposed, transposing

1. To make (two or more things, letters, words, etc) change places.

Thesaurus: interchange, switch, exchange, swap, shift, rearrange, transfer, reorder, relocate, substitute.
2. To change the position of (an item) in a sequence or series.
3. music.
To perform or rewrite (notes, a piece of music, etc) in a different key from the original or intended key.
4. math.
To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other and change the accompanying sign.

Derivative: transposable
adj

Derivative: transposal
noun

Derivative: transposer
noun

Derivative: transposing
adj, noun

Etymology: 14c: from French transposer, from poser to put.