remote Definition

remote
adj

1. Far away; distant in time or place.

Thesaurus: far, distant, out of the way, secluded, outlying, lonely, withdrawn, far-off, removed, inaccessible, faraway; Antonym: adjacent, close, nearby, significant.
2. Out of the way; far from civilization.
3. Operated or controlled from a distance; remote-controlled.
4. computing.
Said of a computer terminal: located separately from the main processor but having a communication link with it.
5. Distantly related or connected.
6. Very small, slight or faint.

Example: a remote chance
7. Said of someone's manner: not friendly or interested; aloof or distant.

noun

(especially US)
1. TV & radio.
An outside broadcast.
2. A remote control device, eg for a TV.

Derivative: remotely
adverb

Derivative: remoteness
noun

Etymology: 15c: from Latin remotus removed or distant.