(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.
Word Origin and History for indirect Expand. adj. late 14c., from Middle French indirect (14c.) or directly from Late Latin indirectus, from in- not, opposite of (see in- (1)) + directus (see direct). Related: Indirectness.