evidence vs indirect evidence

indirect evidence vs evidence

evidence and indirect evidence both are nouns.

evidence is a verb but indirect evidence is not a verb.

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

As nouns, indirect evidence is a hyponym of evidence; that is, indirect evidence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evidence:

evidence: (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
indirect evidence: evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute

Other hyponyms of evidence include exhibit, testimony, corpus delicti, direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, corroborating evidence, hearsay evidence, state's evidence, counter-evidence, counterevidence.

evidence (noun)	indirect evidence (noun)
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief	evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
an indication that makes something evident

evidence (verb)	indirect evidence (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
provide evidence for
give evidence

Difference between evidence and indirect evidence

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