indirectly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   In a way that is not direct or immediate.

   His drinking harmed his health directly and caused problems for his family indirectly.

2. 2
   adv

   In a way that is not open or straightforward.

   She answered the question very indirectly.

From Middle English inderectely, indirectly, equivalent to indirect + -ly or in- + directly.

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