obvert

[ ob-vurt ]

verb (used with object)

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

obvert

/ ɒbˈvɜːt /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• obˈversion, noun

Other Words From

• unob·verted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of obvert¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of obvert¹

C17: from Latin obvertere to turn towards; see obverse

Example Sentences

To reduce it ostensively let us call it Faksnoko, where k means 'obvert the foregoing premise.'

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