indirectly

Definition

In an indirect manner.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "His alcoholism had a direct effect on his health, and indirectly caused problems for others."
• "At laſt a new Ceſſation of Hoſtilities upon theſe Points was reſolved on; yet the Hatred continues, and the War goes on, though more covertly, and more indirectly than before."
• "For while he refers to his gout (a good disease), he does not mention the complaint which indirectly killed him, his hydrocele – an enlargement of the scrotum."