indirection

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(in′də rek′shən, -dī-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
in•di•rec•tion  (in′də rek′shən, -dī-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. indirect action or procedure.
  2. a roundabout course or method.
  3. a lack of direction or goal;
    aimlessness:His efforts were marked by indirection and indecisiveness.
  4. deceitful or dishonest dealing.
  • indirect + -ion, modeled on direction 1585–95

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
indirection /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/ n
  1. indirect procedure, courses, or methods
  2. lack of direction or purpose; aimlessness
  3. indirect dealing; deceit

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