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Indirect

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Definitions for Indirect

adjective
having intervening factors or persons or influences
Examples
  1. reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
  2. indirect evidence
  3. an indirect cause
adjective
not direct in spatial dimension
Examples
  1. not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
  2. sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
  3. you must take an indirect course in sailing
adjective
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
Synonyms
collateral
Examples
  1. cousins are collateral relatives
  2. an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
adjective
extended senses
Examples
  1. not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
  2. making indirect but legitimate inquiries
  3. an indirect insult
  4. doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
  5. though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
  6. known as a shady indirect fellow
adjective
not as a direct effect or consequence
Examples
  1. indirect benefits
  2. an indirect advantage

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