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remote
[ri-moht]
adjective
far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away.
the remote jungles of Brazil.
out-of-the-way; secluded.
a remote village;
a remote mountaintop.
(of an electronic device or technical process) operating or controlled from a distance, as by remote control.
a remote camera.
not direct, primary, or proximate; not directly involved or influential.
the remote causes of the war.
slight or faint; unlikely.
The committee doesn't have the remotest idea of how to address the basic issue.
So with two games remaining, we actually have a remote chance of making the play-offs.
Synonyms: doubtfulnoting or relating to work, schooling, or other activities that take place away from their usual place, site, or building: Teachers have distance learning lessons prepared in advance for weather emergencies that necessitate remote instruction.
The company allows remote work for freelancers, but full-time employees are expected to work on site.
Teachers have distance learning lessons prepared in advance for weather emergencies that necessitate remote instruction.
reserved and distant in manner; not warmly cordial; aloof.
far off; abstracted; removed.
principles remote from actions.
distant in time.
remote antiquity.
distant in relationship or connection.
a remote ancestor.
noun
Radio and Television., a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.
remote
/ rɪˈməʊt /
adjective
located far away; distant
far from any centre of population, society, or civilization; out-of-the-way
distant in time
distantly related or connected
a remote cousin
removed, as from the source or point of action
slight or faint (esp in the phrases not the remotest idea, a remote chance )
(of a person's manner) aloof or abstracted
operated from a distance; remote-controlled
a remote monitor
Other Word Forms
- remotely adverb
- remoteness noun
- unremote adjective
- unremoteness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of remote1
Example Sentences
It was purpose-built to access remote areas of Australia's coast and is equipped with "tenders" - small boats used to take passengers on day excursions.
The reality is that it has shown itself perfectly capable of collecting data through remote cyber-access.
"Any prospect of 'peace' or rebuilding Gaza is as remote as ever."
The bottle was found earlier this month on the remote Wharton Beach, near Esperance in Western Australia, by local resident Deb Brown and her family.
It was purpose built to access remote areas of Australia's coast and is equipped with "tenders" - small boats used to take passengers on day excursions.
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