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CARD 2 OF 2

roundabout

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Indirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.

Her roundabout explanation reached the main point only near the end.

Dictionary practice example.

The coordinator's roundabout explanation added another difficulty, beginning with the history of the cafe before reaching the first action visitors needed to take.

From Making an Explanation Work.

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