Associations to the word «Obverse»

Wiktionary

OBVERSE, adjective. Turned or facing toward the observer.
OBVERSE, adjective. Corresponding; complementary.
OBVERSE, adjective. (botany) Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.
OBVERSE, noun. The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.
OBVERSE, noun. (logic) The double negative of a statement e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal

Dictionary definition

OBVERSE, noun. The more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; "the obverse of this issue".
OBVERSE, noun. The side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design.

Wise words

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