obversion (obvershon)

[ obvert (ob-vert'), v. t. [ This leaf being held very near the eye, and obverted to the light, appeared full of pores. Boyle , Works, I. 729. 4070 This is too obvious and common to need explanation. Bacon, Moral Fables, vi., Expl. Cowper, Retirement, 1. 458. What obvious truths the wisest heads may mi . Surely the highest office of great poet is show how much variety, freshne , and opportunity abides in the obvious and familiar. Lowell , Among my Books, 1st ser., p. 203. 5. In zoöl., plainly distinguishable; quite apparent: as, an obvious mark; an obvious stria: opposed to obscure or obsolete. = Syn. 4. Evident, Plain, etc. (see manifest, a.); patent, unmistakable. obviously (ob'vi-us-li), adv. In an obvious manner; so as to be easily apprehended; evidently; plainly; manifestly. obviousne (ob'vi-us-nes), n. 1. The state or condition of being obvious, plain, or evident to the eye or the mind. I thought their easine or obviousne fitter to recommend than depreciate them. Boyle. 2. The state of being open or liable, as to any thing threatening or harmful. Many writers have noticed the exceeding desolation of the state of widowhood in the East, and the obviousne of the widow, as one having none to help her, to all manner of oppre ions and wrongs. Trench, Notes on the Parables (ed. Applet on), p. 401.