remote

¹re·mote

adj \ri-ˈmōt\

re·mot·erre·mot·est

Definition of REMOTE

1

: separated by an interval or space greater than usual <an involucre remote from the flower>

2

: far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent <the remote past> <comments remote from the truth>

3

: out-of-the-way, secluded <a remote cabin in the hills>

4

: 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>

5

: not arising from a primary or proximate action

6

: small in degree : slight <a remote possibility> <hadn't the remotest idea of what was going on>

7

: distant in manner : aloof

— re·mote·ly adverb

— re·mote·ness noun

Examples of REMOTE

1. She enjoys reading about remote lands.
2. The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe.
3. a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity
4. an invention that may be available in the remote future
5. 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

Synonyms: fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small

Antonyms: good

Related Words: marginal, minimal, minor; little, tiny

Near Antonyms: great, large; distinct, significant; considerable, goodly, healthy, largish, respectable, significant, sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy

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Rhymes with REMOTE

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