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indirect
[ in-duh-rekt, -dahy- ]
adjective
- not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout:
an indirect course in sailing.
- coming or resulting otherwise than directly or immediately, as effects or consequences:
an indirect advantage.
Synonyms: , ,
- not direct in action or procedure:
His methods are indirect but not dishonest.
He is known as a shady, indirect fellow.
- not direct in bearing, application, force, etc.:
indirect evidence.
- Grammar. of, relating to, or characteristic of indirect discourse:
an indirect quote.
- not descending in a direct line of succession, as a title or inheritance.
indirect
/ ˌɪԻɪˈɛ /
adjective
- deviating from a direct course or line; roundabout; circuitous
- not coming as a direct effect or consequence; secondary
indirect benefits
- not straightforward, open, or fair; devious or evasive
an indirect insult
- (of a title or an inheritance) not inherited in an unbroken line of succession from father to son
Derived Forms
- ˌԻ徱ˈٲԱ, noun
- ˌԻ徱ˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·徱·· adverb
- ·徱··Ա noun
- ·-·徱· adjective
- sem·i-·徱··Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Even if tariffs against the UK are not extended, EY said any further trade tensions could have an indirect impact on UK growth by damaging the global economy.
In a list of demands sent to Occidental President Tom Stritikus this week, the hunger strikers re-upped their call for the college to remove direct and indirect investments in weapons-making companies with ties to Israel.
Ackman’s comments, made on X on April 6, highlighted Cantor Fitzgerald’s longstanding role as a major player in the bond market and pointed to the firm’s indirect and direct positions in fixed income as problematic.
When Gazans die from lack of medical treatment, malnutrition or hyperthermia, Mr Wahidi clarifies "these cases are indirect and do not get added to the lists."
Iran says they indirect, and that Oman is mediating by exchanging written notes.
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