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transpositional

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //trænspəˈzɪʃənl//

KK: /trænspəˈzɪʃənl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the act of changing the position or order of something.


Example

The transpositional changes in the music created a new melody.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of transpositional music techniques?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they involve changing the key of a piece, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It can really change the feel of a song when you use transpositional methods.
Sloth B
I love how it can make familiar tunes feel fresh and new.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transformational
interchangeable
rearranging
Antonyms
fixed
static
unchanging
Root Explanation

Transpositional → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word "transpositional" refers to the act of placing something across or changing its position.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'across' ('trans-') in a different position ('ponere') — that's why transpositional means relating to changing positions.

Visually Confused Words
nontransposition
appositional
positional
nontransitional
juxtapositional
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