indirection

English

Etymology

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

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

Noun

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