Indirectly
/ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an indirect manner.
"His alcoholism had a direct effect on his health, and indirectly caused problems for others."
Adverb
- 1 not in a forthright manner wordnet
Example
More examples"We are indirectly dependent upon the labour of others for all the necessities and comforts of our lives."
Etymology
From Middle English inderectely, indirectly, equivalent to indirect + -ly or in- + directly.