Indirect Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Indirect
Meaning 1 : descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
Example : an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Synonyms : collateral
Example : an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Synonyms : collateral
Meaning 2 : extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
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
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
Meaning 3 : having intervening factors or persons or influences
Example : reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light,indirect evidence,an indirect cause
Example : reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light,indirect evidence,an indirect cause
Meaning 4 : not as a direct effect or consequence
Example : indirect benefits,an indirect advantage
Example : indirect benefits,an indirect advantage
Meaning 5 : not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
Example : sometimes taking an indirect path saves time,you must take an indirect course in sailing
Example : sometimes taking an indirect path saves time,you must take an indirect course in sailing
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