Indirect
Definition of Indirect
In`di`rect´ a. | 1. | | | 1. | Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road. | | 2. | Not tending to an aim, purpose, or result by the plainest course, or by obvious means, but obliquely or consequentially; by remote means; as, an indirect accusation, attack, answer, or proposal. | | 3. | Not straightforward or upright; unfair; dishonest; tending to mislead or deceive. | | 4. | Not resulting directly from an act or cause, but more or less remotely connected with or growing out of it; as, indirect results, damages, or claims. | | 5. | (Logic & Math.) Not reaching the end aimed at by the most plain and direct method; as, an indirect proof, demonstration, etc. |
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