Remote ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Remote ( adjective )

1. Situated far away from the main centers of population.
2. Far removed in time or space.
3. Not easily accessible.
4. Having little or no connection with or relevance to something.
5. Not controlled or operated directly by the person or thing affected.

Origin:

From the latin word "remotus" meaning "far away, distant".

Examples:

1. He lives in a remote village.
2. The remote island is difficult to get to.
3. The remote control is missing.
4. The remote possibility of winning the lottery is not worth buying a ticket.
5. The remote past is hard to remember.

(As a noun)

Remote ( noun )

1. Situated far away from the main centers of population.
2. Far removed in time or space.
3. Not easily accessible.
4. Having little or no connection with or relevance to something.
5. Not controlled or operated directly by the person or thing affected.

Origin:

From the latin word "remotus" meaning "far away, distant".

Examples:

1. He lives in a remote village.
2. The remote island is difficult to get to.
3. The remote control is missing.
4. The remote possibility of winning the lottery is not worth buying a ticket.
5. The remote past is hard to remember.