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(adjective) not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination; "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"; "must take an indirect couse in sailing" |
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Antonyms: direct |
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(adjective) extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "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" |
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Antonyms: direct |
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(satellite adjective) having intervening factors or persons or influences; "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"; "indirect evidence"; "an indirect cause" |
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(satellite adjective) not as a direct effect or consequence; "indirect benefits"; "an indirect advantage" |
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(adjective) descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; "cousins are collateral relatives"; "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts" |
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Synonyms: collateral, oblique |
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