remote
1re·mote
adj \ri-ˈmōt\re·mot·erre·mot·est
Definition of REMOTE
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: separated by an interval or space greater than usual <an involucre remote from the flower>
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: out-of-the-way, secluded <a remote cabin in the hills>
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: acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance <remote computer operation>; also : relating to the acquisition of information about a distant object (as by radar or photography) without coming into physical contact with it <remote sensing>
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: not arising from a primary or proximate action
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: small in degree : slight <a remote possibility> <hadn't the remotest idea of what was going on>
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: distant in manner : aloof
— re·mote·ly adverb
— re·mote·ness noun
Examples of REMOTE
- She enjoys reading about remote lands.
- The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe.
- a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity
- an invention that may be available in the remote future
- There is a remote possibility that I'll be free Friday night.
Origin of REMOTE
Middle English, from Latin remotus, from past participle of removēre to remove
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to REMOTE
Near Antonyms: great, large; distinct, significant; considerable, goodly, healthy, largish, respectable, significant, sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy
Rhymes with REMOTE
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