remote

What does “remote” mean?

noun.(of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

SAT Usage

the term is often found in passages discussing geography, isolation, or human settlement patterns. It emphasizes not only physical distance but also the associated challenges of accessibility and connectivity, distinguishing it from similar words like "isolated," which may imply abandonment or lack of interaction rather than mere distance.

Common Confusions

Remote implies a physical distance from populated areas, while isolated usually suggests a state of being cut off from interaction or support, emphasizing emotional or social separation rather than just geographical remoteness.

Example Sentences

• The hikers set up camp in a remote mountain valley.

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

• The bomb was detonated by remote control.

• She prefers remote villages where the night sky glows with stars.