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INDIRECTNESS

\ɪnda͡ɪɹˈɛktnəs], \ɪnda‍ɪɹˈɛktnəs], \ɪ_n_d_aɪ_ɹ_ˈɛ_k_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of INDIRECTNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The quality of being indirect.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Deviation from an upright or straightforward course; unfairness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Obliquity ; deviousness ; - unfairness ; dishonesty ; fraudulent act or practice.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Obliquity; unfairness.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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