"indirection" meaning in All languages combined

See indirection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/, /ˈɪndɪˈɹɛkʃən/, /ˈɪndaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ Forms: indirections [plural]
Etymology: From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|indirect|ion}} indirect + -ion, {{m|en|direction}} direction Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} indirection (countable and uncountable, plural indirections)
  1. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-indirection-en-noun-KNwuPct9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ion Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 42 14 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ion: 43 29 28
  2. (programming) Use of a variable or object through its address. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-indirection-en-noun-ytdWd33r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 42 14 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
  3. An indirect action or process. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-indirection-en-noun-iMIS8v-U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 42 14

Inflected forms

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