Transposed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /trænz.poʊzd/

Definitions of transposed

verb to change the position or order of something

Example Sentences

A1 I transposed the numbers on the spreadsheet.

A2 She transposed the melody to a different key.

B1 The artist transposed the painting from canvas to paper.

B2 The composer transposed the symphony for a smaller orchestra.

C1 The architect transposed the design to fit the new building regulations.

C2 The scientist transposed the data into a more easily understandable format.

adjective having changed the position or order of something

Example Sentences

A1 The transposed letters in the word made it hard to read.

A2 She transposed the numbers in the spreadsheet by mistake.

B1 The transposed colors on the painting gave it a unique look.

B2 The transposed melody created a beautiful harmony in the music.

C1 The transposed elements of the design added an interesting twist to the architecture.

C2 The transposed themes in the novel highlighted the author's skillful storytelling.

Examples of transposed in a Sentence

formal The melody was transposed to a lower key for the soprano singer.

informal I transposed the numbers in the spreadsheet to make them easier to read.

slang I totally transposed my plans and ended up at the wrong party.

figurative Her emotions were transposed from sadness to joy after receiving the good news.

Grammatical Forms of transposed

past tense

transposed

plural

transposed

comparative

more transposed

superlative

most transposed

present tense

transpose

future tense

will transpose

perfect tense

have transposed

continuous tense

is transposing

singular

transposed

positive degree

transposed

infinitive

to transpose

gerund

transposing

participle

transposing

Origin and Evolution of transposed

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'transposed' originated from the Latin word 'transponere', which means 'to transfer or move across'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'transposed' has retained its original meaning of moving or transferring something from one place to another, but has also come to be used in a more abstract sense, such as in mathematics or music, where it refers to changing the order or position of elements.