English
Etymology
From Latin.
Adjective
en-adj|-
- turned|Turned or facing toward the observer.
#:The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
- corresponding|Corresponding; complementary.
#:When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you mumble, the obverse effect is observed.
Synonyms
(turned toward the observer): facing, presenting
(corresponding): analagous, like, parallel, reciprocal
Noun
en-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.
- logic The double negative of a statement e.g. All men are mortal => No men are immortal
Antonyms
reverse italbrac|side of a coin, medal or badge
fr:obverse
io:obverse
ru:obverse
vi:obverse
zh:obverse
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