Definition of Obverse

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

Generic synonyms: Alternative, Choice, Option

2. Noun. The side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design.
Specialized synonyms: Head
Generic synonyms: Side
Group relationships: Coin
Antonyms: Reverse

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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