ALL meanings of indirectly
in·di·rect
I i - adjective indirectly not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing. 1
- adjective indirectly coming or resulting otherwise than directly or immediately, as effects or consequences: an indirect advantage. 1
- adjective indirectly not direct in action or procedure: His methods are indirect but not dishonest. 1
- adjective indirectly not straightforward; devious; deceitful: He is known as a shady, indirect fellow. 1
- adjective indirectly not direct in bearing, application, force, etc.: indirect evidence. 1
- adjective indirectly of, relating to, or characteristic of indirect discourse: an indirect quote. 1
- adjective indirectly not descending in a direct line of succession, as a title or inheritance. 1
- adverb indirectly not in a direct manner 1
- adverb indirectly not on a direct course 1
- noun indirectly In a way that is not directly caused by something; incidentally. 1