English to English
indirect
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adjective (a)
- not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination(adj.all)Example:
Sometimes taking an indirect path saves time.
You must take an indirect course in sailing.
source: wordnet30 - descended from a common ancestor but through different lines(adj.all)Example:
An indirect descendant of the Stuarts.
source: wordnet30 - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action(adj.all)Example:
Making indirect but legitimate inquiries.
An indirect insult.
Doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind.
Though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest.
Known as a shady indirect fellow.
source: wordnet30 - Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- having intervening factors or persons or influences(adj.all)Example:
Reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light.
Indirect evidence.
An indirect cause.
source: wordnet30 - not as a direct effect or consequence(adj.all)Example:
Indirect benefits.
An indirect advantage.
source: wordnet30