obvert
[ob-
vurt
]
/ɒbˈvɜrt/
verb (used with object)
1.
to turn (something) so as to show a different surface.
2.
Logic.
to change (a proposition) by
obversion
.
Origin
1615-25;
<
Latin
obvertere
to turn toward, equivalent to
ob-
ob-
+
vertere
to turn
Related forms
unobverted,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
obvert
obvert
/
ɒbˈvɜːt
/
verb
(
transitive
)
1.
(
logic
) to deduce the obverse of (a proposition)
2.
(
rare
) to turn so as to show the main or other side
Derived Forms
obversion,
noun
Word Origin
C17: from Latin
obvertere
to turn towards; see
obverse