indirect
adjectiveUK /ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/
US /ˌɪn.dəˈrekt/
Not going straight to the point or place.
She gave an indirect answer to my question.
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2. Not caused in a straight or simple way.
The storm had an indirect effect on our travel plans.
3. Said in a way that hints at something instead of saying it clearly.
His indirect comment made everyone wonder what he really meant.
4. Not connected by a direct route or link.
We took an indirect flight with one stop.