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- [ri-moht]
- /rɪˈmoʊt/
- /rɪˈməʊtnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-moht]
- /rɪˈmoʊt/
Definitions of remoteness word
- adjective remoteness far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil. 1
- adjective remoteness out-of-the-way; secluded: a remote village; a remote mountaintop. 1
- adjective remoteness distant in time: remote antiquity. 1
- adjective remoteness distant in relationship or connection: a remote ancestor. 1
- adjective remoteness operating or controlled from a distance, as by remote control: a remote telephone answering machine. 1
- adjective remoteness far off; abstracted; removed: principles remote from actions. 1
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Origin of remoteness
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin remōtus, past participle of removēre to move back; see remove, motion
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Parts of speech for Remoteness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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remoteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
remoteness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remoteness
noun remoteness
- abstraction — An abstraction is a general idea rather than one relating to a particular object, person, or situation.
- alienation — a turning away; estrangement
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- depth — The depth of something such as a river or hole is the distance downwards from its top surface, or between its upper and lower surfaces.
- detachment — Detachment is the feeling that you have of not being personally involved in something or of having no emotional interest in it.
Antonyms for remoteness
noun remoteness
- adjacency — the quality or state of being adjacent; nearness
- contact — Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly.
- contiguity — the state of being contiguous; nearness or contact
- dearness — beloved or loved: a dear friend.
- immediacy — the state, condition, or quality of being immediate.
Top questions with remoteness
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