ALL meanings of indirectness
in·di·rect
I i - adjective indirectness not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing. 1
- adjective indirectness coming or resulting otherwise than directly or immediately, as effects or consequences: an indirect advantage. 1
- adjective indirectness not direct in action or procedure: His methods are indirect but not dishonest. 1
- adjective indirectness not straightforward; devious; deceitful: He is known as a shady, indirect fellow. 1
- adjective indirectness not direct in bearing, application, force, etc.: indirect evidence. 1
- adjective indirectness of, relating to, or characteristic of indirect discourse: an indirect quote. 1
- adjective indirectness not descending in a direct line of succession, as a title or inheritance. 1
- noun indirectness The condition of being indirect. 1