(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.
Definition of indirection. 1  1a : indirect action or procedureb : lack of direction : aimlessness. 2  2a : lack of straightforwardness and openness : deceitfulnessb : something (as an act or statement) marked by lack of straightforwardness hated diplomatic indirections â Rev. of Reviews.