indirection

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Pronunciation

/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/

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/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/ · /ˈɪndɪˈɹɛkʃən/ · /ˈɪndaɪˈɹɛkʃən/

Definition of indirection

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noun

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noun

(countable, uncountable)An indirect action or process.
(countable, uncountable)A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.

“In your case, I fear, confession is exploitation by indirection, profit-making by ruse, self-aggrandizement at the expense of God.”
(countable, uncountable)Use of a variable or object through its address.

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From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.

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