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indirect

/,ɪndə'rɛkt/

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adjective
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
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"an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"

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collateral
adjective
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
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"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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allusive ambagious tortuous mealymouthed hearsay mealy-mouthed oblique roundabout backhanded circuitous circumlocutious circumlocutory devious rambling digressive discursive periphrastic excursive

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direct
adjective
having intervening factors or persons or influences
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"reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light" "indirect evidence" "an indirect cause"

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mediate
adjective
not as a direct effect or consequence
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"indirect benefits" "an indirect advantage"

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secondary
adjective
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
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"sometimes taking an indirect path saves time" "you must take an indirect course in sailing"

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meandering diversionary devious rambling circuitous asquint roundabout askant sidelong squint squint-eyed squinty askance wandering winding

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direct

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