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Indirection

//ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An indirect action or process. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    deceitful action that is not straightforward wordnet
  3. 3
    A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness. countable, uncountable

    "In your case, I fear, confession is exploitation by indirection, profit-making by ruse, self-aggrandizement at the expense of God."

  4. 4
    indirect procedure or action wordnet
  5. 5
    Use of a variable or object through its address. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.

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