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adjectivedescended from a common ancestor but through different lines
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adjectiveextended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
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adjectivehaving intervening factors or persons or influences
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adjectivenot as a direct effect or consequence
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adjectivenot direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
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Examples of indirect
- "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
- "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"
- "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"
- "indirect evidence"
- "an indirect cause"
- "indirect benefits"
- "an indirect advantage"
- "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"
- "you must take an indirect course in sailing"