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remotefar away in distance or time; having very little connection with something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: far away in distance or time; having very little connection with something

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmoʊt/

Korean meaning: 멀리 떨어진, 외딴; 관련성이 거의 없는

Korean pronunciation: 리**모**트

Example Sentences

  • My boss thinks there's only a remote chance I'll finish this project before the zombie apocalypse.
  • Working remotely means I can attend meetings in my pajamas with perfect professionalism from the waist up.
  • The research station is located in such a remote location that even GPS gets confused and asks for directions.

remote

ADJECTIVE

//rɪˈmoʊt//

far away in distance or time; having very little connection with something

remote concept
💡 Concept

far away in distance or time; having very little connection with something

remote rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From remote heights, devote your heart to promote your dreams!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmoʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈməʊt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootmot

Origin

From Latin 'remotus', the past participle of 'removere' meaning 'to remove' or 'to move back'. The prefix 're-' means 'back' and 'movere' means 'to move'.

🎵Rhyme

devotepromotedemote
devote
promote
demote

🔗Collocations

remote control
remote area
remote possibility
remote access
remote work
remote village

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss thinks there's only a remote chance I'll finish this project before the zombie apocalypse.

😄 Fun example

Working remotely means I can attend meetings in my pajamas with perfect professionalism from the waist up.

😄 Fun example

The research station is located in such a remote location that even GPS gets confused and asks for directions.

The company has implemented remote monitoring systems to track employee productivity.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

distantfar-offisolatedsecludedinaccessible

Antonyms

nearbycloseadjacent

Related

controldistancewirelessvirtualtelecommute

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