indirect reference
[/ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt ˈrɛfərəns/]
nounpl: indirect references
referência indireta
1. A mention or allusion to something without explicitly naming it; a hint or suggestion that points to something else without direct statement
His comment about 'people who don't keep their promises' was an indirect reference to his former business partner.
Seu comentário sobre 'pessoas que não mantêm suas promessas' era uma referência indireta ao seu ex-sócio.
2. In literature and rhetoric, a technique where the author hints at something through implication rather than explicit mention
The author made an indirect reference to the historical event without stating it directly.
O autor fez uma referência indireta ao evento histórico sem mencioná-lo diretamente.
3. In computing, a pointer or variable that refers to another pointer or memory location
The function uses an indirect reference to access the data structure.
A função usa uma referência indireta para acessar a estrutura de dados.
In Brazilian Portuguese communication, indirect references are often used in diplomatic or personal conversations to soften criticism or maintain harmony in relationships. In American English, particularly in NYC, people may use indirect references to be sarcastic or passive-aggressive. In literary and academic contexts, both cultures recognize indirect references as a sophisticated rhetorical device.
NYC Slang
the roundabout way of saying something
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