indirect (Meaning)
indirect (s)
having intervening factors or persons or influences
not as a direct effect or consequence
indirect (a)
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
indirect (a.)
Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.
Not tending to an aim, purpose, or result by the plainest course, or by obvious means, but obliquely or consequentially; by remote means; as, an indirect accusation, attack, answer, or proposal.
Not straightforward or upright; unfair; dishonest; tending to mislead or deceive.
Not resulting directly from an act or cause, but more or less remotely connected with or growing out of it; as, indirect results, damages, or claims.
Not reaching the end aimed at by the most plain and direct method; as, an indirect proof, demonstration, etc.
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indirect Sentence Examples
- The tax system employed an indirect approach, collecting taxes from businesses rather than consumers.
- The government's aid came through indirect channels, such as grants to non-profit organizations.
- The implied threat created an indirect but palpable tension in the room.
- The President's speech hinted indirectly at a possible policy shift.
- The company's financial losses were indirectly caused by the recent recession.
- The evidence against the suspect was largely indirect, based on circumstantial observations.
- The indirect costs of the project, such as training and equipment, were not initially considered.
- The museum's display employed indirect lighting to enhance the artwork's aesthetics.
- The indirect impact of social media on political discourse has been significant.
- Indirect exposure to hazardous chemicals can pose long-term health risks.
FAQs About the word indirect
having intervening factors or persons or influences, not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination, descended from
circular,roundabout, circuitous, twisting, serpentine, winding, subtle,misleading, tortuous, calculating
direct, direct, plain, straight, open, open, straightforward, honest, plain, honest
The tax system employed an indirect approach, collecting taxes from businesses rather than consumers.
The government's aid came through indirect channels, such as grants to non-profit organizations.
The implied threat created an indirect but palpable tension in the room.
The President's speech hinted indirectly at a possible policy shift.
