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- Dictionaryob·verse
noun
- 1. the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design.
- 2. the opposite or counterpart of a fact or truth: "true solitude is the obverse of true society"
adjective
- 1. of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal.
- 2. corresponding to something else as its opposite or counterpart: "the obverse fates of the principals"
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The meaning of OBVERSE is facing the observer or opponent. How to use obverse in a sentence. Did you know?
OBVERSE definition: 1. the other side of something: 2. the front side of a coin that has the main picture on it 3. the…. Learn more.
The obverse is the main, or primary, side of something that has two sides. The obverse of a quarter is the side with the handsome profile of George Washington on it.
Obverse definition: the side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design (opposed to reverse).. See examples of OBVERSE used in a sentence.
adj. 1. Facing or turned toward the observer: the obverse side of a statue. 2. Serving as a counterpart or complement. n. (ŏb′vûrs′, ŏb-vûrs′, əb-) 1. The side of a coin, medal, or badge that bears the principal stamp or design. 2. The more conspicuous of two possible alternatives, cases, or sides: the obverse of this issue. 3.
OBVERSE meaning: 1. the other side of something: 2. the front side of a coin that has the main picture on it 3. the…. Learn more.
Dictionary definition of obverse. The front or primary side of a coin, medal, or other similar objects. "We need to explore the obverse of the argument to ensure a well-rounded analysis." Detailed meaning of obverse. It represents the side that is typically designed to display important features, such as inscriptions, symbols, or portraits.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word obverse. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. obverse has developed meanings and uses in subjects including
1. turned toward the observer. 2. narrower at the base than at the top. an obverse leaf. 3. forming a counterpart. noun. 4. the side, as of a coin or medal, bearing the main design and the date. see also reverse. 5. the front or main surface of anything. 6. a counterpart. 7. Logic.
Definition of obverse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
