obverse

  1. Adjective.  Turned or facing toward the observer.
  2. Adjective.  Corresponding; complementary.
  3. Noun.  The ''heads'' side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.
  4. Noun.  (logic) The double negative of a statement e.g. ''All men are mortal'' => ''No men are immortal''.

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