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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    distant far secluded isolated detached separated removed inaccessible outlying peripheral outer external alien unrelated unconnected disconnected apart separated aloof distant unreachable inaccessible far-off faraway isolated solitary lonely unfrequented secluded hidden inaccessible unapproachable unreachable isolated sequestered cloistered retired withdrawn inaccessible unapproachable out-of-the-way offbeat obscure secluded isolated.

    Meaning of Remote

    The primary meaning of the word "Remote" is something that is far away in distance or time.

    Definitions

    • Located far away in distance: The remote village was only accessible by foot.
    • Not closely connected or related: The company's financial problems were remote from the current project.
    • Controlled or operated from a distance: The remote control allowed us to change the channel without getting up.
    • Difficult to access or understand: The remote location made it hard to find the hiking trail.
    • Small or unlikely: There is a remote chance that we will win the lottery.

    Etymology of Remote

    The word "Remote" comes from the Latin "remotus", which is the past participle of "removere", meaning to remove.
    Historically, the word "Remote" has been used to describe something that is far away or distant, both physically and figuratively.
    Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including something that is controlled or operated from a distance, as well as something that is unlikely or small.

    Example Uses

    • The remote location of the cabin made it the perfect getaway from the city.
    • The company uses remote access to allow employees to work from home.
    • There is a remote chance that the plane will be delayed due to weather conditions.
    • The remote control for the TV was lost, so we had to get up to change the channel.
    • The remote village was only accessible by a dirt road.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    near close adjacent adjoining neighboring nearby proximate adjacent contiguous connected related associated linked joined united together adjacent adjoining abutting bordering contiguous proximal immediate direct nearby close handy accessible available convenient nearby close imminent impending upcoming approaching forthcoming near proximate adjacent.

    Related Nouns

    distance location place site spot area region territory space gap interval separation detachment isolation solitude seclusion confinement retirement withdrawal removal elimination exclusion expulsion banishment exile isolation solitude confinement.

    Related Verbs

    remove eliminate exclude expel banish exile isolate seclude confine withdraw retire detach separate disconnect disengage part divide sever sunder disconnect disjoin disunite detach isolate seclude hide conceal cover screen shelter protect.

    Related Adjectives

    distant far secluded isolated detached separated removed inaccessible outlying peripheral external alien unrelated unconnected disconnected apart solitary lonely unfrequented secluded hidden inaccessible unapproachable unreachable isolated sequestered cloistered retired withdrawn distant remote far-off faraway.