indirection

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English

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Etymology

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From indirect +‎ -ion, modeled on direction.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/, /ˈɪndɪˈɹɛkʃən/, /ˈɪndaɪˈɹɛkʃən/

Noun

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indirection (countable and uncountable, plural indirections)

  1. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
  2. (programming) Use of a variable or object through its address.
  3. An indirect action or process.

References

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  1. ^ “indirection”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
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