transposition

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс изменения положения, порядка или последовательности чего-либо, с особым применением в генетике, математике, электричестве и музыке.

A noun referring to the act or process of changing the position, order, or sequence of something, with specific applications in genetics, mathematics, electricity, and music.

1. Abnormal organ positionC1formalmedical

   An unusual placement of the body's organs, often present from birth.

   Транспозиция

   • The patient was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries.
   • Transposition of organs can sometimes be asymptomatic.
   • Surgery is often required to correct a transposition of the heart's major vessels.

   Синонимыdisplacementdystopiaectopiamalposition

2. SubstitutionB2formal

   An event where one thing is replaced or exchanged for another.

   Замена

   • The transposition of the two documents caused a major error.
   • In the recipe, a transposition of salt for sugar would ruin the dish.
   • The error was due to a simple transposition of letters in the name.

   Синонимыexchangeinterchangereplacementsubstitutionswapswitch

3. Genetic mutationC2formalscientific

   A type of mutation where a segment of a chromosome moves to a new position on the same or a different chromosome.

   Транспозиция

   • The geneticist studied the transposition of the gene segment.
   • Chromosomal transposition can lead to various genetic disorders.
   • This transposition event was observed in the laboratory mice.

4. Mathematical transferB2formal

   The movement of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other, accompanied by a change in its sign.

   Перенос

   • The transposition of the term 'x' to the other side of the equation is a basic algebraic step.
   • After transposition, the equation became much simpler to solve.
   • He made an error during the transposition of the constant.

   Синонимыrearrangementshiftingtransfer

5. Power line rearrangementC2formaltechnical

   A rearrangement of the relative positions of electrical power lines to reduce the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance.

   Транспозиция

   • The engineers performed a transposition of the transmission lines to improve efficiency.
   • Transposition is a standard technique in high-voltage power systems.
   • The new transposition scheme reduced power losses significantly.

6. Reversal of orderB2formal

   The act of reversing the order or position of things.

   Перестановка

   • The transposition of the words in the sentence changed its meaning.
   • A transposition of the numbers in the code caused the lock to fail.
   • The editor noticed a transposition of paragraphs in the manuscript.

   Синонимыinterchangeinversionreorderingreversalswap

7. Musical key changeB2formalart

   Playing a piece of music in a different key than originally intended; moving the pitch of the music up or down.

   Транспонирование

   • The pianist performed a transposition of the sonata into a higher key.
   • Transposition is a common skill for jazz musicians.
   • The composer requested a transposition for the vocalist's range.

   Синонимыmodulation