indirect


Meanings

  • having intervening factors or persons or influences;
    • "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"
    • "indirect evidence"
    • "an indirect cause"
  • not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination;
    • "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"
    • "you must take an indirect course in sailing"
  • descended from a common ancestor but through different lines;
    • "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
  • extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action;
    • "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"
  • not as a direct effect or consequence;
    • "indirect benefits"
    • "an indirect advantage"
  • INDIRECT adj not direct

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 11

indirect is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

indirect is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

indirect is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 13

indirect is a valid Words With Friends word