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Obverse

//ˈɑb.vɚs// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Turned or facing toward the observer. not-comparable

    "The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription."

  2. 2
    Corresponding; complementary. not-comparable

    "When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed."

  3. 3
    Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top. not-comparable

    "an obverse leaf"

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design wordnet
  3. 3
    A proposition obtained by obversion.
  4. 4
    the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

Etymology 2

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

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