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indirect
(,/I/nd/@/'r/E/kt )

adjective (a)

  • not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination(adj.all)
    Example:
    Sometimes taking an indirect path saves time.
    You must take an indirect course in sailing.
    Antonym:
    direct
    source: wordnet30
  • descended from a common ancestor but through different lines(adj.all)
    Example:
    An indirect descendant of the Stuarts.
    Synonym:
    collateral
    Antonym:
    direct, lineal
    source: wordnet30
  • extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • having intervening factors or persons or influences(adj.all)
    Example:
    Reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light.
    Indirect evidence.
    An indirect cause.
    source: wordnet30
  • not as a direct effect or consequence(adj.all)
    Example:
    Indirect benefits.
    An indirect advantage.
    source: wordnet30
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