obversion Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AH0 B V ER1 ZH AH0 N
What Does Obversion Mean?
Obversion is a noun that means The act of turning toward or downward. It can also mean An immediate inference that denies the opposite of something previously affirmed.
Obversion Definition (Noun)
- The act of turning toward or downward.
- An immediate inference that denies the opposite of something previously affirmed.
All men are mortal, so, by obversion, no men are immortal.
Synonyms of Obversion
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Obversion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Obversion
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Obversion in a Sentence
All men are mortal, so, by obversion, no men are immortal.
Word Forms & Grammar
obversion (countable and uncountable, plural obversions)
Origin of Obversion
Latin obversio (“a turning towards”).