CEFR B1

indirectly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is not direct or obvious; not in a straight line or course.

The new policy indirectly led to increased unemployment.
He was indirectly responsible for the accident because he didn't fix the brakes.

Synonyms: obliquely, tangentially, remotely, consequently

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.daɪˈrek.tli/

In a way that is not direct or obvious; not in a straight line or course.

The new policy indirectly led to increased unemployment.
He was indirectly responsible for the accident because he didn't fix the brakes.
She expressed her disapproval indirectly by sighing loudly.

indirectly cause (collocation): To be the reason for something happening, but not in an obvious or immediate way. — "The company's actions indirectly caused the financial crisis."
indirectly related (collocation): Connected to something else in a way that is not obvious or straightforward. — "His work is indirectly related to the main project."
indirectly affect (collocation): To have an influence on something, but not in a direct or immediate manner. — "Climate change can indirectly affect food production."

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