obvert
Americanverb (used with object)
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to turn (something) so as to show a different surface.
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Logic. to change (a proposition) by obversion.
verb
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logic to deduce the obverse of (a proposition)
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rare to turn so as to show the main or other side
Other Word Forms
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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