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- pronunciation:
- In
d
rekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not in a straight line, course, or route.
- antonyms:
- direct
- similar words:
- circuitous, devious
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| definition 2: |
of results or consequences, not immediately following from causes.
the indirect effects of living with an alcoholic- antonyms:
- direct
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| definition 3: |
not candid or straightforward, as in speaking; devious.
- antonyms:
- direct, forthright, straight, straightforward
- similar words:
- oblique, tortuous
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| related words: |
ambiguous, background, circular, crooked, mediate, subtle |
adverb + (adj.)indirect
largely
(adj.)indirect
+ noun
acculturation,
acquisition,
aggression,
aid,
allusion,
approach,
benefit,
bullying,
burden,
coercion,
communication,
confrontation,
connection,
consequence,
consultation,
contact,
cooking,
cost,
criticism,
delivery,
depression,
detection,
discharge,
discharger,
disclosure,
discourse,
effect,
employment,
evidence,
export,
exposure,
fishery,
form,
funding,
grilling,
harm,
heat,
hostility,
impact,
indicator,
influence,
instruction,
interaction,
intervention,
investment,
involvement,
laryngoscopy,
light,
lighting,
link,
linkage,
mainland,
manner,
means,
measure,
measurement,
mechanism,
method,
mode,
nonverbal,
participation,
pathway,
potential,
presentation,
print,
recovery,
reference,
request,
result,
route,
rule,
signal,
speech,
style,
subsidy,
sunlight,
support,
tax,
technique,
trade,
trait,
trauma,
variable
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| derivations: |
indirectly (adv.), indirectness (n.) |
The word indirect
contains the following part:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
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