transposition synonyms

Here's a list of possible synonyms and antonyms for the term transposition:

Princeton's WordNet

  1. transposition, heterotaxy(noun)

    any abnormal position of the organs of the body

    Synonyms:
    transposition, substitution, reversal, switch, permutation, replacement, heterotaxy

  2. substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement, switch(noun)

    an event in which one thing is substituted for another

    Synonyms:
    reversal, refilling, replacing, exchange, commutation, renewal, switch, substitution, replenishment, surrogate, heterotaxy, successor, switching, shift, replacement, alternate, permutation, electrical switch, transposition, substitute, electric switch

  3. transposition(noun)

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

    Synonyms:
    substitution, reversal, switch, permutation, replacement, heterotaxy

  4. transposition(noun)

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

    Synonyms:
    substitution, reversal, switch, permutation, replacement, heterotaxy

  5. transposition(noun)

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

    Synonyms:
    substitution, reversal, switch, permutation, replacement, heterotaxy

  6. transposition, reversal(noun)

    the act of reversing the order or place of

    Synonyms:
    reversal, turnabout, turnaround, setback, transposition, about-face, change of mind, black eye, reverse, substitution, flip-flop, heterotaxy, policy change, volte-face, turn around, replacement, switch, blow, permutation, reversion

  7. transposition(noun)

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

    Synonyms:
    substitution, reversal, switch, permutation, replacement, heterotaxy

Dictionary of English Synonymes

  1. transposition(n.)

    Synonyms:
    transposal

PPDB, the paraphrase database

List of paraphrases:

transposal, transposing, rearrangement, transpose, implementation, incorporation, conversion, transfer


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