obverse
pronunciation
How to pronounce obverse in British English:
UK [ˈɒbvɜ:s]
How to pronounce obverse in American English:
US [ˈɑbvɜrs]
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- Noun:
- the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
Word Origin
- obverse (adj.)
- "turned toward the observer, frontal," 1650s, from Latin obversus "turned against, directed toward," past participle of obvertere "to turn toward or against," from ob "toward" (see ob-) + vertere "to turn" (see versus). According to OED, not in common use until the end of the 18th century. The noun, in reference to coins, medals, etc. (opposite of reverse), is attested from 1650s. Related: Obversely.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Since current account deficits are the obverse of capital account surpluses , their current account deficits will automatically contract too .
- 2. The obverse of this is an underweighting of stocks exposed to uk consumers , such as the property and retail sectors .
- 3. Featuring the familiar bust of george washington on the obverse , the reverse was a simplistic design .
- 4. How we live depends on where we live , and the obverse is true .
- 5. Each has a unique design on the obverse and reverse that artfully blends historic and modern imagery together .