1. far away in distance or time
2. having very little connection with or relationship to
3. slight or small in degree

1. a device used to control something from a distance
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cabin is located in a remote mountain area.
• The accident happened in the remote past.
• There’s only a remote possibility of rain today.
• He seemed remote and unfriendly at the party.
• She picked up the remote to change the channel.
• The village is remote from any major city.
• His ideas are remote from reality.