indirectly

This term describes a lack of immediacy, whether in physical space, communication, or causality. When used regarding communication, it suggests a level of tact or evasion, where the speaker avoids a blunt statement to soften a blow or maintain plausible deniability. This contrasts with "directly," which implies transparency and efficiency.

In a causal or logistical sense, it refers to a chain of events or a physical path where an intermediary step exists. It indicates that while a result was achieved, it was not the immediate consequence of a single action, but rather the result of a sequence of connected factors.