indirectly
pronunciation
How to pronounce indirectly in British English:
UK [ˌɪndɪ'rektlɪ]
How to pronounce indirectly in American English:
US [ˌɪndəˈrɛktlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- not in a forthright manner
Word Origin
- indirectly (adv.)
- mid-15c., from indirect + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Acting out is indirectly expressing feelings and emotions through behavior .
- 2. Indirectly , latinos even influence republican politics in california .
- 3. But he often does it indirectly .
- 4. This affects police reform directly and indirectly .
- 5. So it tries to control them indirectly .