remote
//rɪˈmoʊt//
Adjective
remoteCanonical form
remoterComparative
remotestSuperlative
1
Far away in distance or space; situated at a great distance from something else.
They live in a remote village in the mountains.
2
Far away in time; belonging to the distant past or future.
These events happened in the remote past.
3
Having very little connection with or relationship to something; not closely related.
The issue seems remote from our daily concerns.
4
Aloof or distant in manner; not friendly or responsive.
He seemed remote and unwilling to talk about his feelings.
5
Slight or small in degree; unlikely or improbable.
There is only a remote possibility that we will finish on time.
Noun
remoteSingular
remotesPlural
1
A remote control device used to operate electronic equipment from a distance.
I can't find the remote for the TV.