indirect — not going straight to the point; done or achieved through a roundabout way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not going straight to the point; done or achieved through a roundabout way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndəˈrekt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's indirect way of asking me to clean my room: 'Wow, this place looks like a tornado hit it!'
- The indirect route through the mountains took three hours longer.
- His indirect criticism made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
indirect
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndəˈrekt/]
not going straight to the point; done or achieved through a roundabout way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indirectus', formed by the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'directus' (straight, direct), which comes from 'dirigere' meaning 'to direct or guide'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + direct (from Latin directus, straight) = indirect (not straight or direct)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's indirect way of asking me to clean my room: 'Wow, this place looks like a tornado hit it!'”
“The indirect route through the mountains took three hours longer.”
“His indirect criticism made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.”
“She learned about the surprise party through indirect sources - her gossipy neighbor.”
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