indirection
Americannoun
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indirect action or procedure.
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a roundabout course or method.
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a lack of direction or goal; aimlessness.
His efforts were marked by indirection and indecisiveness.
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deceitful or dishonest dealing.
noun
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indirect procedure, courses, or methods
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lack of direction or purpose; aimlessness
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indirect dealing; deceit
Etymology
Origin of indirection
Example Sentences
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“The same hallmarks we listen for in Rorem’s music will be found in his essays a well: indirection, instinctive grace, intellectual aplomb, a lyrical line.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022
There are two levels of indirection from the core business of Robinhood.
From The Verge • Mar. 22, 2022
Antrim’s writing here is brilliant in its indirection and compression.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021
They must construct themselves through word and voice, through the indirection of figurative language and the contrivances of patterned rhythms and rhymes.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021
Back in Harlem, he had often liked to get at something through this kind of indirection.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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