indirect (a)

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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
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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
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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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