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obverse

Pronunciation: /ˈɒbvəːs/

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Definition of obverse

noun

[usually in singular]
  • 1the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design.
  • the design or inscription on the principal side of a coin.
  • 2the opposite or counterpart of a fact or truth:true solitude is the obverse of true society

adjective

[attributive]
  • 1of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal.
  • 2corresponding to something else as its opposite or counterpart: the obverse fates of the principals

Derivatives

obversely

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'turned towards the observer'): from Latin obversus, past participle of obvertere 'turn towards' (see obvert)

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