indirection

in·di·rec·tion

noun \ˌin-də-ˈrek-shən, -(ˌ)dī-\

Definition of INDIRECTION

1

a : indirect action or procedure b : lack of direction : aimlessness

2

a : lack of straightforwardness and openness : deceitfulness b : something (as an act or statement) marked by lack of straightforwardness <hated diplomatic indirections — Review of Reviews>

First Known Use of INDIRECTION

1590

Rhymes with INDIRECTION

by-election, circumspection, conic section, disaffection, disconnection, disinfection, fuel injection, genuflection, golden section, imperfection, insurrection, intellection, interjection, intersection, introjection, introspection, kin selection, misdirection, predilection, preselection, recollection, redirection, reelection, reinfection, resurrection, retroflexion, retrospection, self-reflection, stage direction, vivisection, yeast infection