vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, -versation, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors-
(Latin: bend, turn)
mentotransverse
mesioversion, mesioplacement, mesial displacement
1. A position of a tooth nearer the median line than normal.
2. A more than normally anterior position of a jaw.
Nescit vox missa reverti.
A word once spoken can never be recalled.
From Horace. Another interpretation: "Think twice before you speak."
obverse
1. The side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design (opposed to reverse).
2. The front or principal surface of anything.
3. A counterpart.
4. Facing or turned toward the observer: "The obverse side of a statue."
obversely
obversion
obvert
To turn (something) so as to show a different surface.
obvert
ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
Any of various techniques for extracting energy from the vertical temperature difference in the oceans.
In principle, ocean thermal energy conversion can be used to generate electricity, desalinate water, support deep-water mariculture, and provide refrigeration and air-conditioning.
oral conversation
A pleonasm or a redundant phrase.
perverse
perversely
perverseness
perversion
perversity
Inter-related cross references involving word units meaning "bend, curve, turn":
diversi-;
diverticul-;
flect-, flex-;
gyro-;
meand-;
-plex;
streph-;
stroph-;
tors-;
tropo-;
verg-;
volv-.
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