remote
|re-mote|
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/rɪˈmoʊt/
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/rɪˈməʊt/
distantly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remote' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remotus,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'remotus' transformed into the Old French word 'remot,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remote' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'moved back or away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'distant or far away.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
The cabin is in a remote area of the forest.
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Adjective 2
having very little connection with or relationship to.
His comments were remote from the topic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39