First Known Use: 15th century
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adjective re·mote \ri-ˈmōt\
: far away
: far away from other people, houses, cities, etc.
: far away in time : happening a long time ago or far into the future
re·mot·erre·mot·est
Full 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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Origin of REMOTE
Middle English, from Latin remotus, from past participle of removēre to remove
Rhymes with REMOTE
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2remote
noun
Definition of REMOTE
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: a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio
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: remote control 2
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First Known Use of REMOTE
1937
REMOTE Defined for Kids
1remote
adjective re·mote \ri-ˈmōt\
re·mot·erre·mot·est
Definition of REMOTE for Kids
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: far off in place or time <remote countries> <the remote past>
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: secluded 1 <a remote valley>
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: small in degree <a remote possibility>
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: distant in manner : aloof
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: not closely connected or related <remote ancestors>
— re·mote·ly adverb
— re·mote·ness noun
2remote
noun
Definition of REMOTE for Kids
: remote control 1
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