Originally posted by Davo:
'Inversely' is the more traditional term, but 'indirectly' started being used because it is the opposite of 'directly', so it was easier to understand the concepts. Again, just because it wasn't used in high school math doesn't mean it's inappropriate.
indirect : anything other than direct. I took the indirect route to work today.
inverse : opposite
Sorry, but you brought up intellect. Stazi is an engineer maybe he can set you straight.
Last edited by spgoode; 03/31/05 09:16 PM.
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