indirect - Meaning in Hindi

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indirect - Meaning in Hindi

indirect Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of indirect in English

indirect adjective

1. not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

   Examples

   • "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"
   • "you must take an indirect course in sailing"
2. extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

   Examples

   • "an indirect insult"
   • "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"
   • "known as a shady indirect fellow"
   • "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"
   • "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"
3. having intervening factors or persons or influences

   Examples

   • "an indirect cause"
   • "indirect evidence"
   • "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"
4. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

   Synonyms

   collateral

   Examples

   • "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
   • "cousins are collateral relatives"
5. not as a direct effect or consequence

   Examples

   • "an indirect advantage"
   • "indirect benefits"

Synonyms of indirect

• collateral

Antonyms of indirect

direct

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