INDIRECTION

indirection

(noun) deceitful action that is not straightforward; “he could see through the indirections of diplomats”

indirection

(noun) indirect procedure or action; “he tried to find out by indirection”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

indirection (countable and uncountable, plural indirections)

A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.

(programming) Use of a variable or object through its address.

An indirect action or process.

Source: Wiktionary


In`di*rec"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. indirection.]

Definition: Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness. "By indirections find directions out." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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