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indirection.

An indirect action or process.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən//ˈɪndɪˈɹɛkʃən//ˈɪndaɪˈɹɛkʃən/
  1. An indirect action or process.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Use of a variable or object through its address.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.

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