in ‧ di ‧ rect /ˌɪndəˈrekt◂, ˌɪndɪˈrekt◂/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ direction , ↑ directness , ↑ director ; verb : ↑ direct , ↑ redirect ; adverb : ↑ directly ≠ ↑ indirectly ; adjective : ↑ direct ≠ ↑ indirect ]
1 . not directly caused by something OPP direct :
Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.
The indirect effects of climate change may be profound.
2 . an indirect way to a place is not the straightest way OPP direct :
They took an indirect route, avoiding the town centre.
3 . not saying or showing something in a clear definite way OPP direct :
George’s comments were an indirect way of blaming me.
—indirectly adverb :
Perhaps I was indirectly responsible for the misunderstanding.