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obverse.

Turned or facing toward the observer.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɑb.vɚs/General-American/ɑbˈvɝs/General-American/əbˈvɝs/General-American
  1. Turned or facing toward the observer.

    not-comparable
    The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
  2. Corresponding; complementary.

    not-comparable
    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.

    not-comparable
    an obverse leaf
Where this word comes from

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

noun/ˈɑb.vɚs/General-American/ɑbˈvɝs/General-American/əbˈvɝs/General-American
  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.

Where this word comes from

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

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