Indirection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Indirection is a noun meaning An indirect action or process.
Meaning
An indirect action or process.
More Meanings
- A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
- (programming) Use of a variable or object through its address.
Example Sentences
In your case, I fear, confession is exploitation by indirection, profit-making by ruse, self-aggrandizement at the expense of God.
Word Forms
- indirections
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include directionlessness, indetermination, aimlessness, nondirectionality, nondirection, non-directionality.
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