flipsides

B-sides of records

Flipsides is the plural of flipside, originally the B-side of a vinyl record—the reverse of the main single.

The meaning extends to any opposite aspect or alternative perspective: Every decision has its flipsides.

The word emphasizes that situations have multiple dimensions worth considering.

opposites

reverse

Turn to opposite

antithesis · counterpart · antipode · negation · contradiction · reversal · obverse · mirror image · counterpoint · counter-narrative

duality

yin

Feminine cosmic force

  • yangBright masculine cosmic force
  • binaryConsisting of two parts
  • twofoldConsisting of two parts

ambivalence · coexistence · dichotomy · polarity · complementarity · dualism · balance · interdependence · symbiosis · paradox

perspective

viewpoint

Way of seeing things

outlook · standpoint · lens · frame · different angle · reframing · fresh look · second opinion · blind spot

Opposites
primacy/prominence

flipsidesheadliners

Main acts at shows

highlights · lead singles · centerpieces · top billing · star attractions

surface orientation

flipsidesfaces

Front of heads

obverses · fronts · right sides · recto · heads

Family

flipside

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G