Definitions for obverseˈɒb vɜrs; ɒbˈvɜrs, ˈɒb vɜrs

ob•verseˈɒb vɜrs; ɒbˈvɜrs, ˈɒb vɜrs(n.; adj.)

the side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design
Category: Numismatics
Ref: (opposed to reverse ).
the front or principal surface of anything.
a counterpart.
a proposition obtained from another by obversion.
Category: Philosphy
(adj.)facing the observer.
corresponding to something else as a counterpart.
having the base narrower than the top, as a leaf.

1650–60; < L obversus turned toward or against, ptp. of obvertere=ob-ob-+vertere to turn

obverse(noun)
the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
"the obverse of this issue"
obverse(noun)
the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design

obverse(Noun)
The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.
The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse.
obverse(Noun)
The double negative of a statement e.g. All men are mortal => No men are immortal
obverse(Adjective)
Turned or facing toward the observer.
The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
obverse(Adjective)
Corresponding; complementary.
When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

Origin: From Latin.

Obverse(adj)
having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf
Obverse(adj)
the face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; -- the other side being the reverse
Obverse(adj)
anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things

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