obverse

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin.

[edit] Adjective

obverse (not comparable)

1. Turned or facing toward the observer.

   The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.

2. Corresponding; complementary.

   When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

[edit] Synonyms

• (turned toward the observer): facing, presenting
• (corresponding): analogous, like, parallel, reciprocal

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

obverse (plural obverses)

1. 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.

2. (logic) The double negative of a statement e.g. All men are mortal => No men are immortal

[edit] Antonyms

• reverse (side of a coin, medal or badge)

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of beeorsv
• observe
• verbose