Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indirect
adjective
/ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛkt/
Definition
Not directly caused by or resulting from something.
Examples
- She was criticized for her indirect approach to the problem.
- The message was communicated in an indirect manner.
- His comments had an indirect implication about the team’s performance.
Meaning
Referring to a connection or relationship that is not straightforward or is mediated through something else.
Synonyms
- oblique
- circuitous
- roundabout
- mediated
- tacit
