indirect (adj.)having intervening factors or persons or influences;
reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
indirect (adj.)not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination;
you must take an indirect course in sailing
sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
indirect (adj.)descended from a common ancestor but through different lines;
an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
indirect (adj.)extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action;
doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
known as a shady indirect fellow
making indirect but legitimate inquiries
though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
indirect (adj.)not as a direct effect or consequence;