obverse

adj
/ˈɑb.vɚs/US

Etymology

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

  1. derived from obversus

Definitions

  1. Turned or facing toward the observer.

    • The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
  2. Corresponding

    Corresponding; complementary.

    • When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.
  3. Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.

    • an obverse leaf
  4. + 2 more definitions
    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. A proposition obtained by obversion.

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Derived

obversely

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA