indirect
Translation
indirect, circuitous, roundabout
Examples
We took an indirect route to the station.
We took an indirect route to the station.
He made an indirect reference to the problem.
He made an indirect reference to the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) not direct We took an indirect route to the station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roundabout, circuitous, oblique; Antonyms: direct, straightforward
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'direct'. Literally means 'not direct'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'in-' often means 'not'. So, 'indirect' is simply 'not direct'.