Indirectly

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛk.tli/

Definitions of indirectly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate indirect action or manner

Example Sentences

A1 She indirectly hinted that she didn't like the gift.

A2 He indirectly suggested that we should leave early.

B1 The article indirectly referenced the study conducted by the research team.

B2 The company indirectly influenced public opinion through their advertising campaign.

C1 The politician indirectly admitted to accepting bribes during the interview.

C2 The artist indirectly conveyed his message through abstract paintings.

Examples of indirectly in a Sentence

formal The new policy indirectly affects the way employees report their expenses.

informal She indirectly hinted that she didn't like the gift.

slang He indirectly threw shade at his ex during the conversation.

figurative The artist indirectly conveys her emotions through abstract paintings.

Grammatical Forms of indirectly

• past tense: indirectly
• plural: indirectly
• comparative: more indirectly
• superlative: most indirectly
• present tense: indirectly
• future tense: will indirectly
• perfect tense: have indirectly
• continuous tense: indirectly
• singular: indirectly
• positive degree: indirectly
• infinitive: to indirectly
• gerund: indirectly
• participle: indirectly

Origin and Evolution of indirectly

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indirectly' originated from the Latin word 'indirectus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'directus' meaning 'straight' or 'direct'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indirectly' has retained its original meaning of not being straight or direct, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate something done in a roundabout or subtle manner.