English dictionary

indirection

/,/I/nd/@/'r/E/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

indirect procedure or action

noun.act

Examples
He tried to find out by indirection.

Source: WordNet 3.0
deceitful action that is not straightforward

noun.act

Examples
He could see through the indirections of diplomats.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness.

noun

Source: webster1913