English to English
adjective
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
Cousins are collateral relatives.
An indirect descendant of the Stuarts.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- having intervening factors or persons or influences
Reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light.
Indirect evidence.
An indirect cause.
source: WordNet 3.0
- not as a direct effect or consequence
Indirect benefits.
An indirect advantage.
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
adj
- [indiréct] Pasalíw; padaplís; hindî tápatan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog