transposable
Meaning: Capable of being moved from one position or context to another, or of having its elements rearranged. In genetics, describes DNA sequences that can change their position within a genome.
In genetics, transposable elements (or transposons) are segments of DNA that can move or copy themselves to new locations within the genome — sometimes called 'jumping genes,' a discovery for which Barbara McClintock won the Nobel Prize. In music, a transposable passage can be rewritten in a different key. In mathematics, a transposable matrix has its rows and columns interchangeable. The word conveys flexibility and mobility across all its uses.
Examples
- Transposable elements make up a surprisingly large proportion of the human genome, once dismissed as junk DNA. 转座元件在人类基因组中占了令人惊讶的大比例,曾一度被当作'垃圾DNA'而不受重视。Los elementos transponibles constituyen una proporción sorprendentemente grande del genoma humano, una vez desestimados como ADN basura.トランスポゾンは、かつてジャンクDNAとして無視されていたが、ヒトゲノムの驚くほど大きな割合を占めている。전이인자(트랜스포존)는 한때 정크 DNA로 무시되었으나, 인간 게놈에서 놀라울 정도로 큰 비율을 차지한다.
- The melody is easily transposable to a lower key to accommodate a baritone voice. 这段旋律可以很容易地转调到较低的调,以适应男中音的音域。La melodía es fácilmente transponible a una tonalidad más grave para acomodar una voz de barítono.このメロディーはバリトンの声域に合わせて低い調に容易に移調できる。이 멜로디는 바리톤 음역에 맞춰 낮은 조로 쉽게 이조할 수 있다.
- The analytical framework is transposable to other sectors beyond healthcare, including education and social care. 该分析框架不仅适用于医疗保健领域,还可移植到教育和社会关怀等其他部门。El marco analítico es transponible a otros sectores más allá de la sanidad, incluidos la educación y la atención social.その分析枠組みは医療分野にとどまらず、教育や社会福祉など他の分野にも移植可能である。그 분석 틀은 의료 분야에 국한되지 않고 교육이나 사회복지 등 다른 분야에도 이식 가능하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, scientific
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French transposer (to transfer, rearrange), from Latin trans- (across) + French poser (to place), ultimately from Latin pausare. The genetic sense dates from Barbara McClintock's work in the 1940s and 1950s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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