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indirect

Tính từ

This term carries a sense of detour, whether physical, linguistic, or causal. When applied to communication, it often suggests a desire for politeness, caution, or a lack of courage to be blunt, creating a social buffer between the speaker and the recipient. In technical or logical contexts, it describes a secondary relationship where an intermediary is required. It implies a lack of immediacy, suggesting that the connection is filtered or mediated by another factor before reaching the final destination.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

[something]

"The flight takes an indirect route through Dubai."

Tính từ

[someone][something]

Not expressed explicitly; using a roundabout way to communicate a message.

"She gave an indirect hint that she was unhappy."

Tính từ

[something]

Not caused by a direct action but resulting from a chain of events.

"The tax increase had an indirect effect on food prices."

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