Synonyms for
indirect
Not direct:
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No Synonyms Found for Indirect

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All Definitions for Indirect

Below are all the dictionary definitions of indirect:

1Not direct:
2Not of obvious or immediate cause, but as a secondary result.
3Not focused straight at the target or subject
4Whose true aim appears secondary or obscure.
5Not involving the quickest, shortest, or most convenient path
6Oblique.
7Employing argument by contradiction
8Making use the law of the excluded middle
9Arguing via the contrapositive.
10Figuratively
11An indirect cost.
12To access by means of indirection
13To dereference.
14An indirect radiator.
15Not straightforward, fair, or honest
16Corrupt.

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Common synonyms for indirect. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for indirect

Finding the right synonym for indirect helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Not direct:", indirect has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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