transpose

Meanings

• Verb

  To change the position of (elements or parts) in a matrix, array, or sequence, especially regularly and systematically.

  - "In mathematics, we can transpose the rows and columns of a matrix."
  - "To transpose a list, you need to swap the positions of corresponding elements."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹænzˈpəʊz/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɹænzpəʊz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

exchange , interchange , swap , switch , cancel , reduce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with transpose
posse , mose , prose , rose

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Variants

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transposable , transpose , transposed , transposes , transposing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'transponere', which means 'to place across' or 'to transfer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'transpose' was first introduced in the late 16th century.

2. Transposing a matrix is an essential step in finding the inverse of a matrix.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matrix: A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, organized in rows and columns, used to represent linear equations, transformations, and other mathematical concepts.

2. Linear Algebra: A branch of mathematics dealing with vectors, matrices, and linear equations.

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Culture

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Transpose has been used in various fields such as mathematics, music, and computer science. In mathematics, transposing matrices is an essential concept in linear algebra. In music, transposing a piece of music means changing the key of the music without altering its essential character. In computer science, transposing data refers to the process of converting rows into columns and columns into rows.

How to Memorize "transpose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a matrix with rows and columns. To transpose it, you need to swap the positions of corresponding elements, i.e., the first element in the first row with the first element in the first column, the second element in the first row with the second element in the first column, and so on.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transpose' with the idea of swapping or exchanging positions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rows to Columns, Columns to Rows' to remember the process of transposing.

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