Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indirect means
noun
ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛkt miːnz
Definition
Methods or techniques that do not directly achieve a goal but rather lead to it through a longer or less straightforward route.
Examples
- You can achieve your fitness goals through indirect means, like incorporating daily activities instead of just gym workouts.
- Indirect means of communication can include body language and tone of voice, which convey messages beyond spoken words.
Meaning
The phrase “indirect means” refers to achieving something not through a direct approach, but rather through alternative methods or pathways that may require additional steps.
Synonyms
- Roundabout ways
- Implicit methods
- Devious strategies
- Inferred techniques
