indirectly-related
|in-di-rect-ly-re-lat-ed|
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/ˌɪndəˈrɛktli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌɪndɪˈrɛktli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
not directly connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indirectly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indirectus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'directus' meant 'straight.'
Historical Evolution
'indirectus' transformed into the Old French word 'indirect,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indirectly' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not straight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not directly connected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a connection or association that is not direct or straightforward.
The two events are indirectly-related, as one influenced the other over time.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 02:17