Indirection Definition & Meaning
indirection
- noun
- indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection"
- deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats"
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- What does indirection mean?
- indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection" deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats"
- What part of speech is indirection?
- Indirection is a noun.
- How many definitions does indirection have?
- Indirection has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).