indirect
Translation
indirect
Examples
He made an indirect reference to the problem.
He made an indirect reference to the problem.
The indirect lighting made the room feel cozy.
The indirect lighting made the room feel cosy.
Grammar Patterns
((indirect)) + noun not direct or straightforward He took an indirect route to the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roundabout, circuitous; Antonyms: direct, straightforward
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'direct'. Literally means 'not direct'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'indirect flight' that has a stopover—it's not a straight path to the destination.