Remote
/rɪˈmoʊt/noun
Far away in space or time; distant.
Did you know?In ancient Latin culture, the concept of ‘remotio’ was often linked to the spiritual act of distancing oneself from the material world for enlightenment.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
remotus
“Moved away, distant.”
Middle English
Middle English
remote
“Distant, far off, derived from Latin.”
14th Century
Old French
remot
“Far away, removed.”
Modern English
English
remote
“To refer to something that is distant in space, time, or relationship.”