remote
UK: rɪˈməʊt | US: rɪˈmoʊt
adj. far away in distance or time
adj. isolated or secluded
adj. (of a device) operated from a distance
n. a remote area or device
The word "remote" originates from Latin remotus, the past participle of removere ("to move back"). It combines re- (indicating reversal or distance) and movere ("to move"), reflecting the idea of being "moved away" or "distant." Over time, it expanded to describe physical distance, isolation, and technological control (e.g., remote devices).
The village is so remote that it takes hours to reach by car.
He prefers working remotely from his mountain cabin.
The TV remote stopped functioning after it fell in water.
Her memories of childhood felt remote and hazy.
Scientists study remote galaxies using advanced telescopes.