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indirection
noun in·di·rec·tion \ˌin-də-ˈrek-shən, -(ˌ)dī-\
Definition of INDIRECTION
1
a : indirect action or procedure b : lack of direction : aimlessness
2
a : lack of straightforwardness and openness : deceitfulness b : something (as an act or statement) marked by lack of straightforwardness <hated diplomatic indirections — Review of Reviews>
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First Known Use of INDIRECTION
1590
Rhymes with INDIRECTION
by-election, circumspection, conic section, disaffection, disconnection, disinfection, fuel injection, genuflection, golden section, imperfection, insurrection, intellection, interjection, intersection, introjection, introspection, kin selection, misdirection, predilection, preselection, recollection, redirection, reelection, reinfection, resurrection, retroflexion, retrospection, self-reflection, stage direction, vivisection, yeast infection
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