(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.
[transitive] to show indirectly what someone or something is like say something about someone/something: Your home says a lot about you. This incident says something about the way the company is run. Synonyms and related words. To describe or define something:describe, define, illustrate... Explore Thesaurus.