Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indirection
noun
/ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/
Definition
The act or process of indirectness; a way of achieving something by using a substitute or intermediate means rather than a direct approach.
Examples
- Using a metaphor is a form of indirection in language, where ideas are conveyed indirectly.
- The indirection in her remarks made it hard to understand her true feelings.
- In computer science, indirection can refer to accessing data through references rather than directly.
Meaning
Indirection refers to a method of achieving a goal without going straight to the point, often involving a degree of subtlety or complexity.
Synonyms
- Subtlety
- Obliqueness
- Circuitousness
- Indirectness
