indirect evidence
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5.8
- noun
- /ˌɪnˈdaɪrɛkt ˈɛvɪdəns/
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prueba indirecta
- Everything we know about the center of the Earth we've gained from indirect evidence.
- provides indirect evidence
- indirect evidence suggests
- indirect evidence supports
Examples
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Success is not guaranteed, but gravitational-wave astronomers are emboldened by the powerful indirect evidence that such space-time ripples are real.
Academic text (2001) -
Although these figures may have changed, there are ample signs and indirect evidence that the practice has not significantly changed.
Academic text (2006) -
A variety of indirect evidence has also been brought to bear on the question.
Academic text (1991) -
There is some indirect evidence in support of this negative relationship.
Academic text (1999) -
There is indirect evidence, however, that gender may play a role in views of religious positions.
Academic text (1995) -
Two forms of indirect evidence of treatment integrity were available.
Academic text (2009) -
In addition, we found indirect evidence that vasomotion was significantly affected by changes in temperature.
Academic text (1999) -
There is indirect evidence suggesting that such decision-making is common.
Academic text (2013) -
In such situations, courts must determine whether to infer from the indirect evidence presented that the defendant's waste actually reached the facility.
Academic text (1995) -
Scientists often rely on indirect evidence to support their theories about climate change.
Synonyms
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6.7
Proof that does not directly show something but points to it from other facts
Antonyms
- Specialized
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3.2
Proof that clearly shows a fact is true, such as an eyewitness report
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'indirect' modifies 'evidence' to indicate evidence that does not directly prove a fact but supports inference. This meaning follows normal adjective–noun composition and has clear cross‑linguistic equivalents, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily derive the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Indirect evidence creates a picture of indirect evidence: signs that come around the side rather than straight to you, like footprints or a broken window. So indirect evidence means 'clues that let you work out what happened even without direct proof'.