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Definition of Obverse

1. Noun. The more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides. "The obverse of this issue"

2. Noun. The side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design.

Definition of Obverse

1. a. Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf.

2. n. The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; -- the other side being the reverse.

Definition of Obverse

1. the side of a coin bearing the main design [n -S]

Medical Definition of Obverse

1. Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than the top, as a leaf. Origin: L. Obversus, p.p. Of obvertere. See Obvert. 1. The face of a coin which has the principal image or inscription upon it; the other side being the reverse. 2. Anything necessarily involved in, or answering to, another; the more apparent or conspicuous of two possible sides, or of two corresponding things. "The fact that it [a belief] invariably exists being the obverse of the fact that there is no alternative belief." (H. Spencer) Origin: Cf.F. Obverse, obvers. See Obverse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obverse

obtuse obtuse-angled triangle obtusely obtuseness obtusenesses obtuser obtusest obtuse angle obtuse leaf obtuse triangle

obtusion obtusities obtusity obumbrant obverse (current term) obverse (current term) obversely obverses obversion obversions

obvert obverted obverting obverts obviable obviate obviated obviates obviating obviating(a)

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