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Webster 1913 Edition
Obverse
Ob-verse′
(ŏb-vẽrs′)
, Adj.
Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf.
1.
The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; – the other side being the
reverse
. 2.
Anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things.
The fact that it [a belief] invariably exists being the
obverse
of the fact that there is no alternative belief. H. Spencer.
Webster 1828 Edition
Obverse
OBVERSE
,Adj.
Definition 2024
obverse
obverse
English
Adjective
obverse (not comparable)
- Turned or facing toward the observer.
- The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
- Corresponding; complementary.
- When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.
- (botany) Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.
- an obverse leaf
Synonyms
- (turned toward the observer): facing, presenting
- (corresponding): analogous, like, parallel, reciprocal
Translations
turned or facing toward the observer
corresponding; complementary
Noun
obverse (plural obverses)
- 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.
- (logic) The double negative of a statement e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal
Antonyms
- reverse (side of a coin, medal or badge)
Translations
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal