adj satadj.allhaving intervening factors or persons or influencesExamples:- reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
- indirect evidence
- an indirect cause
Antonyms:immediate
Inherited Hypernyms:indirect
Similar to:mediate
adjadj.allnot direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destinationAttributes:directness straightness
Examples:- sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
- you must take an indirect course in sailing
Antonyms:direct
Derivationally Related Form:indirectness
Inherited Hypernyms:indirect
Similar to:askance askant asquint sidelong squint squint-eyed squinty circuitous devious roundabout diversionary meandering rambling wandering winding
See also:crooked
adjadj.alldescended from a common ancestor but through different linesSynset:collateral
Examples:- cousins are collateral relatives
- an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Antonyms:lineal
Inherited Hypernyms:collateral
See also:related
adjadj.allextended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or actionExamples:- 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
Antonyms:direct
Inherited Hypernyms:indirect
Similar to:allusive backhanded circuitous roundabout ambagious circumlocutious circumlocutory periphrastic devious oblique digressive discursive excursive rambling hearsay mealy-mouthed mealymouthed tortuous
adj satadj.allnot as a direct effect or consequenceExamples:- indirect benefits
- an indirect advantage
Antonyms:primary
Derivationally Related Form:indirectness
Inherited Hypernyms:indirect
Similar to:secondary