indirect in WordNet English dictionary

1. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
   "cousins are collateral relatives"; "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
   collateral  indirect 
   
2. not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
   "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"; "you must take an indirect course in sailing"
   indirect 
   
3. extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
   "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow"
   indirect 
   
4. having intervening factors or persons or influences
   "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"; "indirect evidence"; "an indirect cause"
   indirect 
   
5. not as a direct effect or consequence
   "indirect benefits"; "an indirect advantage"
   indirect