far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away

the remote jungles of Brazil.

out-of-the-way; secluded

a remote village; a remote mountaintop.

distant in time

remote antiquity.

distant in relationship or connection

a remote ancestor.

operating or controlled from a distance, as by remote control

a remote telephone answering machine.

far off; abstracted; removed

principles remote from actions.

not direct, primary, or proximate; not directly involved or influential

the remote causes of the war.

slight or faint; unlikely

not the remotest idea; a remote chance.

reserved and distant in manner; aloof; not warmly cordial.

Radio and Television . a broadcast, usually live, from a location outside a studio.

remote control ( def. 2 ) .

noun

farness , aloofness , distance