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1. indirect_discourse
noun. a report of a discourse in which deictic terms are modified appropriately (e.g., "he said I am a fool' would be modified tohe said he is a fool'").
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2. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] extended verbal expression in speech or writing.
3. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic.
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4. discourse
noun. ['ˈdɪskɔrs'] an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service).
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6. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] having intervening factors or persons or influences.
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- indirect (English)
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
7. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination.
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- indirect (English)
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
8. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
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- indirect (English)
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
9. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not as a direct effect or consequence.
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- indirect (English)
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)