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Transposition

usgb/ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃn/Volume
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Common ConfusionsPlay
Remember transposition involves order, not adding or removing elements. SlideWriting 'teh' instead of 'the' is a simple transposition error.
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Word PlayPlay
Transposition is often used in puzzles like anagrams to confuse the reader. SlideTransposition turned 'listen' into 'silent'.
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Collocation ContextPlay
Notice which words often appear with 'transposition' to grasp its application. SlideThe article discussed chromosomal transposition in great detail.