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Obverse
The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.
📖 Definitions of "Obverse"
noun
- 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, e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal.
adjective
- 1
Turned or facing toward the observer.
"The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription."
- 2
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"
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