Definitions for: Obverse


[n] the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
[n] the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; "the obverse of this issue"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ob*verse", a. [L. obversus, p. p. of obvertere. See
Obvert.]
Having the base, or end next the attachment, narrower than
the top, as a leaf.


Ob"verse, n. [Cf.F. obverse, obvers. See Obverse,
a.]
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.

Antonyms: reverse, verso

See Also: alternative, choice, coin, head, option, side

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