indirect
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(s) having intervening factors or persons or influences
- reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
- indirect evidence
- an indirect cause
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(a) not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
- sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
- you must take an indirect course in sailing
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(a) descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
- cousins are collateral relatives
- an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
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(a) extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
- making indirect but legitimate inquiries
- an indirect insult
- doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
- though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
- known as a shady indirect fellow
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(s) not as a direct effect or consequence
- indirect benefits
- an indirect advantage