obverse
Turned or facing toward the observerTurned or facing toward the observer.
» The obverse of peace is war.
Das Gegenteil von Frieden ist Krieg.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Turned or facing toward the observer.
The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.
лицевойlicevoj, фронтальныйfrontalʹnyj, аверсныйaversnyj
лицьовийlycʹovyj, аверснийaversnyj
(not comparable)Corresponding; complementary.
When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.
(not comparable)Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.
an obverse leaf
Examples
3 sentencesThe obverse of peace is war.
deDas Gegenteil von Frieden ist Krieg.
The scholar's monograph on ancient coins detailed the obverse and reverse of each specimen.
The oracle taught that the faith of the laity was the obverse of the gods' hidden despair.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin obversus, 1650s.From Latin obversus, 1650s.
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