indirectness
|in/di/rect/ness|
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/ˌɪndəˈrɛktnəs/
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/ˌɪndɪˈrɛktnəs/
(indirect)
not directly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indirect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indirectus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'directus' meant 'straight'.
Historical Evolution
'indirectus' transformed into the French word 'indirect', and eventually became the modern English word 'indirect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not straight', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not straightforward'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being indirect or not straightforward.
The indirectness of his answer left everyone confused.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39