Definitions
- Describing a communication method that is not straightforward or explicit. - Referring to an action or approach that is not direct or immediate. - Talking about a statement or question that does not address the issue directly.
- Describing a communication method that is not straightforward or explicit. - Referring to an angle or direction that is not perpendicular or parallel. - Talking about a statement or question that is not straightforward or direct.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a communication method that is not straightforward or explicit.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an approach or action that is not direct or immediate.
- 3Both words can refer to a statement or question that is not straightforward or direct.
What is the difference?
- 1Angle: Oblique specifically refers to an angle or direction that is not perpendicular or parallel, while indirect does not have this connotation.
- 2Usage: Oblique is less commonly used than indirect in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Oblique can have a negative connotation, implying that the communication is intentionally vague or misleading, while indirect does not necessarily carry this connotation.
Remember this!
Indirect and oblique are synonyms that describe a communication method that is not straightforward or explicit. However, oblique specifically refers to an angle or direction that is not perpendicular or parallel, while indirect does not have this connotation. Additionally, oblique is less commonly used than indirect in everyday language and can have a negative connotation.
