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indirect
/ˌɪndɚˈɛkt/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters
- adjective
having intervening factors or persons or influences
reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
- adjective
not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
- adjective
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
cousins are collateral relatives
- adjective
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
making indirect but legitimate inquiries
- adjective
not as a direct effect or consequence
indirect benefits