indirect, adj.
freq. cnt. 10
freq. cnt. 10
having intervening factors or persons or influences
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
indirect
sample sentences
"reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light""indirect evidence"
"an indirect cause"
semantic pointers
similar to
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
indirect
sample sentences
"sometimes taking an indirect path saves time""you must take an indirect course in sailing"
semantic pointers
also see
attribute
similar to
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
<adj.all>
indirect
sample sentences
"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"
lexical pointers
antonym
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
<adj.all>
collateral indirect
sample sentences
"cousins are collateral relatives""an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
also see
not as a direct effect or consequence
<adj.all>
indirect
sample sentences
"indirect benefits""an indirect advantage"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to