(shÄ­bâ²É-lÄ­th, -lÄthâ²) n. 1. A word or pronunciation that distinguishes people of one group or class from those of another. 2. a. A word or phrase identified with a particular group or cause; a catchword. b.
exists and is an alternate of . Indirect means diverging from a straight line/path, not going straight to the point,the opposite of direct. It is used to mean a roundabout or covert method of action, in terms such as indirect taxes, indirect characterization, or indirect criticism.
Nouns: Indirect Object. The indirect object is the noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. Typically, an indirect object precedes the direct object and can be found by asking who or what received the direct object. [In the following examples, the indirect object is bold and the direct object is underlined.] If you would like, we can give Martha the tickets to tonightâs game.