remote

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

• Rhymes: -əʊt

[edit] Adjective

remote (comparative remoter, superlative remotest)

1. At a distance; disconnected.

   A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.

2. Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

   After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.

3. Unlikely.

   There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.

4. Emotionally detached.

   After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.

[edit] Synonyms

• (at a distance): disconnected, hands-free, wireless
• (distant or otherwise inaccessible): far, hidden, outlying
• (unlikely): abysmal, faint, improbable, poor
• (emotionally detached): aloof, dispassionate, distant, removed, withdrawn

[edit] Antonyms

• (at a distance): attached, connected, contiguous, direct
• (distant or otherwise inaccessible): close, near, proximate
• (unlikely): likely, probable, reasonable, sure
• (emotionally detached): companionable, intimate, involved, passionate

[edit] Related terms

• remote control

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

remote (plural remotes)

1. Short for remote control.

   I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote.

[edit] Synonyms

• (remote control): clicker

[edit] Translations

---

[edit] Italian

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: [reˈmɔː.t̪e], /reˈmɔte/

[edit] Adjective

remote f. plural

1. Feminine plural form of remoto.