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indirectly.

In an indirect manner.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˌɪn.daɪˈɹɛk(t).li/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/Australia/ˌɪn.dɑɪˈɹek(t).li/Australia

In an indirect manner.
His alcoholism had a direct effect on his health, and indirectly caused problems for others.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English inderectely, indirectly, equivalent to indirect + -ly or in- + directly.

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