Antonyms for indirect

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-duh-rekt, -dahy-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dəˈrɛkt, -daɪ-

Definition of indirect

Origin : late 14c., from Middle French indirect (14c.) or directly from Late Latin indirectus, from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + directus (see direct). Related: Indirectness.

adj roundabout; unintended

Example sentences :

Then here is indirect heredity, that of the collateral branches.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

Do not grudge labour where the return may be remote and indirect.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

The lights which he throws on his subject are indirect, but they are not the less real for that.
Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato

Moreover the science has indirect effects, which are not small.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

It would be difficult, however, to overestimate its indirect consequences.
Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller

There are other indirect 375 benefits derived from metaphysical study.
Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller

To this indirect reference to Miss Warren and her brother Pearson made no reply.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It is not indirect lighting; the ceiling and the walls are not reflecting it at all.
Extract from : « Hall of Mirrors » by Fredric Brown

In addition to these direct, there were many other indirect sacrifices.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

The causes of disease therefore may be divided into two classes, direct and indirect.
Extract from : « Rural Hygiene » by Henry N. Ogden

Synonyms for indirect

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