indirectly
Variant of indirect
in·di·rect (in′də rekt′; occas., -dī-)
adjective
- not straight; deviating; roundabout
- not straight to the point, or to the person or thing aimed at an indirect reply
- not straightforward; not fair and open; dishonest indirect dealing
- not immediate; secondary an indirect result
Etymology: ME < ML indirectus
Related Forms:
- indirectly in′·di·rect′ly adverb
- indirectness in′·di·rect′·ness noun
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