indirect vs steady

indirect

adj
  • Not focused straight at the target or subject, but by more subtle means 

  • Not of obvious or immediate cause, but as a secondary result 

  • Not involving the quickest, shortest, or most convenient path 

verb
  • To access by means of indirection; to dereference. 

noun
  • An indirect cost. 

  • An indirect radiator 

steady

adj
  • Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute. 

  • Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions. 

  • Regular and even. 

  • Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. 

  • Slow. 

adv
  • To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute. 

noun
  • A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work. 

  • A regular boyfriend or girlfriend. 

  • A prostitute's regular customer. 

verb
  • To become stable. 

  • To stabilize; to prevent from shaking. 

particle
  • Aspect marker indicating consistency or intensity. 

How often have the words indirect and steady occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )