indirect

Words with a similar base: indirect

'indirect'

[indirect.s.01] as in: having intervening factors or persons or influences

Examples:
reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
indirect evidence
an indirect cause

'indirect'

[indirect.a.02] as in: not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

Examples:
sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
you must take an indirect course in sailing

'indirect'

[collateral.a.01] as in: descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

Examples:
cousins are collateral relatives
an indirect descendant of the Stuarts

'indirect'

[indirect.a.04] as in: extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

Examples:
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

'indirect'

[indirect.s.02] as in: not as a direct effect or consequence

Examples:
indirect benefits
an indirect advantage

Origins

					indirect (English)
├── direct (English)
│   └── directus (Latin)
└── in- (English)
    ├── in (Latin)
    ├── in- (Latin)
    └── in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
            └── in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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