Etymology From Middle French transposition, from Medieval Latin transpositio.
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Mathematics, SciencesEspecially The act or process of transposing or interchanging.
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A shift of a piece of music to a different musical key by adjusting all the notes of the work equally either up or down in pitch.
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Board games, Chess, Games A sequence of moves resulting in a position that may also be reached by another, more common sequence.
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European Union An incorporation of the provisions of a European Union directive into a Member State's domestic law.