obvert

American

[ob-vurt] / ɒbˈvɜrt /

verb (used with object)

to turn (something) so as to show a different surface.
Logic. to change (a proposition) by obversion.

obvert British

/ ɒbˈvɜːt /

verb

logic to deduce the obverse of (a proposition)
rare to turn so as to show the main or other side

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Other Word Forms

obversion noun
unobverted adjective

Etymology

Origin of obvert

1615–25; < Latin obvertere to turn toward, equivalent to ob- ob- + vertere to turn

Example Sentences

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Yet he decided to disclose to her a portion of his thoughts, in order that she might not act upon her own account, contradict her promises, and thereby cause the crown to obvert to Thulun.

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix

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