Közvetettebb

The term *közvetettebb* is a comparative form of the Hungarian adjective *közvetett*, which translates to "indirect" in English. In Hungarian grammar, it follows the standard comparative structure, where the suffix *-ebb* is added to the base adjective to indicate a higher degree of the quality described.

The word *közvetett* itself derives from the noun *közvetítés*, meaning "mediation" or "transmission," and refers to something that is not direct but occurs through an intermediary. For example, *közvetett beszéd* (indirect speech) contrasts with *közvetlen beszéd* (direct speech), where the latter involves quoting someone exactly as they spoke, while the former paraphrases or reports their words without verbatim repetition.

*Közvetettebb* is used to compare two or more indirect actions, states, or processes, emphasizing which one is more so. For instance, one might say *Ez a kapcsolat közvetettebb, mint az előző* ("This connection is more indirect than the previous one") to highlight a greater degree of mediation between parties. The comparative form is often paired with the superlative *legközvetettebb* ("the most indirect") to denote the highest level of indirectness within a given context.

In linguistic and communication studies, *közvetettebb* is relevant when discussing modes of expression, such as indirect speech acts, where meaning is conveyed without explicit statements. It also appears in discussions about media transmission, where signals or information are relayed through intermediate devices rather than directly. The term reflects broader linguistic and philosophical distinctions between direct and mediated forms of interaction.