collateral vs indirect

indirect vs collateral

collateral is a noun but indirect is not a noun.

collateral and indirect both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
collateral	Yes	Yes	No	No
indirect	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, collateral and indirect are synonyms defined as:

collateral and indirect: descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

collateral (noun)	indirect (noun)
a security pledged for the repayment of a loan

collateral (adjective)	indirect (adjective)
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines	not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
situated or running side by side	extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
additional but secondary; auxiliary;	descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
occurring with or following as a consequence	having intervening factors or persons or influences
serving to support or corroborate	not as a direct effect or consequence

Difference between collateral and indirect

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