remote

//rɪˈmoʊt//
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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.