Associations to the word «Indirection»

Wiktionary

INDIRECTION, noun. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness
INDIRECTION, noun. (computing) Use of a variable or object through its address
INDIRECTION, noun. An indirect action or process.

Dictionary definition

INDIRECTION, noun. Indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection".
INDIRECTION, noun. Deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King