definition of indirection
Definition of indirection. 1  1a : indirect action or procedureb : lack of direction : aimlessness. 2  2a : lack of straightforwardness and openness : deceitfulnessb : something (as an act or statement) marked by lack of straightforwardness hated diplomatic indirections — Rev. of Reviews.
An oceanographer may study changes in ocean tides and currents. Chemical oceanographers will specialize in studying sediments and marine plants. Despite the best efforts of oceanographers, there is little knowledge about the earth's ocean floors.