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indirection

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/

The English word “indirection” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An indirect action or process.
  2. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
  3. Use of a variable or object through its address.

Etymology

From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.

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