indirect
in‧di‧rect /ˌɪndəˈrekt◂, ˌɪndɪˈrekt◂/
adjective
OPP direct:
Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.
The indirect effects of climate change may be profound.
2. an indirect way to a place is not the straightest way
OPP direct:
They took an indirect route, avoiding the town centre.
3. not saying or showing something in a clear definite way
OPP direct:
George’s comments were an indirect way of blaming me.
—indirectly adverb:
Perhaps I was indirectly responsible for the misunderstanding.
in‧di‧rect /ˌɪndəˈrekt◂, ˌɪndɪˈrekt◂/
adjective Word Family: noun: direction, directness, director; verb: direct, redirect; adverb: directly ≠ indirectly; adjective: direct ≠ indirect
1. not directly caused by something OPP direct:
2. an indirect way to a place is not the straightest way
OPP direct:
3. not saying or showing something in a clear definite way
OPP direct:
—indirectly adverb: