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Transposition

usgb/ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃn/Volume
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Common Confusions

Remember transposition involves order, not adding or removing elements.

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Writing 'teh' instead of 'the' is a simple transposition error.
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Word Play

Transposition is often used in puzzles like anagrams to confuse the reader.

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Transposition turned 'listen' into 'silent'.
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Collocation Context

Notice which words often appear with 'transposition' to grasp its application.

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The article discussed chromosomal transposition in great detail.
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