indirect

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Performing an action through the intervention of one or more persons or things rather than directly.

  - "She gave an indirect response to the question."
  - "The indirect cost of the project was unexpectedly high."
  - "The indirect consequences of the policy were not considered."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

direct

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indirect
deferred , referred , adferred , derided

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Variants

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indirect , indirectly , indirectness , indirectnesses , indirect cost , indirect costs , indirect evidence , indirect evidences , indirect lighting , indirect lightings , indirect object

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indirectus' meaning not direct, from 'in-' not + 'directus' directed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indirect' is often used in finance to refer to interest paid on loans that are used to invest in other assets.

2. Indirect taxes, such as sales tax and value-added tax, are taxes that are not paid directly by the consumer but are built into the price of goods and services.

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Related Concepts

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1. indirect speech: A way of reporting dialogue in writing, where the exact words spoken by a character are not reported but rather the gist of what was said is conveyed.

2. indirect cost: Expenses that are not easily traceable to a specific project or activity but are necessary for its completion, such as administrative costs, overhead costs, and depreciation.

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Culture

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In literature, indirect speech is often used to convey dialogue and thoughts of characters. Indirect cost refers to expenses that are not directly attributable to a specific project or activity but are necessary for its completion.

How to Memorize "indirect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person performing an action through another person or thing.
   - Visualize a project with indirect costs, such as administrative expenses and depreciation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indirect' with the concept of 'intervention' or 'indirection'.
   - Think of a detour or a roundabout way as a synonym for 'indirect'.
   - Associate the word 'indirect' with the concept of 'subtlety' or 'indication'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Indirect is not direct' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a person performing an action through another person or thing to remember the meaning.

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