indirect

adjective

ˌin-də-ˈrekt How to pronounce indirect (audio)
Definition of indirectnext
as in roundabout
not straightforward or direct the cab driver took a very indirect route to the hotel a long-winded, indirect answer to a very simple question

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Recent Examples of indirect The indirect influence was even greater, totaling more than a billion dollars annually in some cases. — Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 In the region, about 48 percent of total taxes are derived from indirect measures, according to the most recent Latin America Economic Outlook report. — Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Viewers can also use an indirect viewing method, like a pinhole projector, in order to indirectly see the eclipse occur through shadows, but this must be done with care. — Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025 Concern follows guidance published on Feb. 7 by the NIH Office of the Director to more than 300,000 researchers at more than 2,500 universities, notifying them that all new and existing grants would include a 15% cap on indirect payments. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indirect

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