അർത്ഥം : Having intervening factors or persons or influences.
ഉദാഹരണം :
Reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light.
Indirect evidence.
An indirect cause.
അർത്ഥം : Not direct in spatial dimension. Not leading by a straight line or course to a destination.
ഉദാഹരണം :
Sometimes taking an indirect path saves time.
You must take an indirect course in sailing.
Direct in spatial dimensions. Proceeding without deviation or interruption. Straight and short.
A direct route.അർത്ഥം : Descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
ഉദാഹരണം :
Cousins are collateral relatives.
An indirect descendant of the Stuarts.
പര്യായപദങ്ങൾ : collateral
അർത്ഥം : Extended senses. Not direct in manner or language or behavior or action.
ഉദാഹരണം :
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.
Straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action.
A direct question.അർത്ഥം : Not as a direct effect or consequence.
ഉദാഹരണം :
Indirect benefits.
An indirect advantage.