[ˈɒbvəːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design

- the opposite or counterpart of a fact or truth
(e.g: true solitude is the obverse of true society)


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

[ˈɒbvəːs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal

- corresponding to something else as its opposite or counterpart
(e.g: the obverse fates of the principals)

- narrower at the base or point of attachment than at the apex or top
(e.g: an obverse leaf)


Phrases:

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