"indirect speech" meaning in All languages combined

See indirect speech on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} indirect speech (uncountable)
  1. (grammar, narratology) reported speech Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Grammar, Narratology Derived forms: free indirect speech
    Sense id: en-indirect_speech-en-noun-Rpd5O1ig Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, narratology, sciences

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