indirectly-handled
|in-di-rect-ly-hand-led|
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/ˌɪndəˈrɛktli ˈhændəld/
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/ˌɪndɪˈrɛktli ˈhændəld/
(indirectly-handle)
subtly managed
Etymology
'indirectly-handled' originates from the combination of 'indirectly' and 'handled', where 'indirectly' means 'not directly' and 'handled' means 'managed or dealt with'.
'Indirectly' and 'handled' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'indirectly-handled' is a modern construct to describe a specific manner of handling.
Initially, 'indirectly' meant 'not in a direct manner', and 'handled' meant 'managed'. Together, they evolved to describe a nuanced way of dealing with matters.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or dealt with in a way that is not straightforward or direct.
The issue was indirectly-handled by the assistant manager.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 20:49