- not as the main aim, cause or result of something, but in addition to it; not in a direct line or manner
- The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly.
- We heard about the meeting indirectly.
- They communicated indirectly through a mutual friend.
- in a way that is not clear or obvious
- He was referring indirectly to his predecessor as president.
opposite directly
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