in|di|rect

in|di|rect
in|di|rect «IHN duh REHKT, -dy-», adjective.
1. not going straight to the point: »

She would not say yes or no, but gave an indirect answer to my question.

SYNONYM(S): roundabout.
2. not directly connected; secondary: »

Happiness is an indirect result of doing one's work well.

SYNONYM(S): incidental.
3. not direct; not straight: »

We walk to town by a road that is indirect, but very pleasant.

SYNONYM(S): circuitous, roundabout.
4. not straightforward and honest; deceitful: »

indirect methods.

5. that repeats a speaker's words without directly quoting him. In the sentence He said that I was right the words “I was right” are an indirect quotation.
in´di|rect´ly, adverb.
in´di|rect´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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