a00762355
type | a |
lex_filenum | 00 |
def | not direct in spatial dimension |
def | 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 |
Outgoing links | |
Also see | crooked |
Attribute | directness, straightness |
Derivationally related form | indirect → indirectness |
Antonym | indirect → direct |
Similar to | askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong; devious, circuitous, roundabout; diversionary; meandering(a), rambling, wandering(a), winding |
Incoming links | |
Antonym | direct → indirect |
Similar to | askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong; devious, circuitous, roundabout; diversionary; meandering(a), rambling, wandering(a), winding |
Also see | crooked |
Attribute | directness, straightness |
Derivationally related form | indirectness → indirect |
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