Finesentence logo

Remoteness: meaning, definitions and examples

🏞️
Add to dictionary

remoteness

 

[ rɪˈməʊtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of being distant

The state of being far away in space or time. The feeling of being isolated or separated from others. The quality of being inaccessible or difficult to reach.

Synonyms

distance, isolation, separation

Examples of usage

  • The remoteness of the village made it hard to get supplies.
  • Living in the mountains gives a sense of remoteness from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Context #2 | Noun

geographical distance

The extent or distance of how far something is from a particular point. The state of being located far away from populated areas. The quality of being secluded or isolated.

Synonyms

distance, isolation, seclusion

Examples of usage

  • The remoteness of the cabin in the woods made it a perfect retreat.
  • The remoteness of the island made it an ideal location for a peaceful vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "remoteness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remotidade

🇮🇳 दूरदर्शिता

🇩🇪 Abgelegenheit

🇮🇩 keterpencilan

🇺🇦 віддаленість

🇵🇱 odległość

🇯🇵 遠隔

🇫🇷 éloignement

🇪🇸 lejanía

🇹🇷 uzaklık

🇰🇷 원격

🇸🇦 بُعد

🇨🇿 odlehlost

🇸🇰 odľahlosť

🇨🇳 偏远

🇸🇮 oddaljenost

🇮🇸 afskekkt

🇰🇿 қашықтық

🇬🇪 სიშორე

🇦🇿 uzaqlıq

🇲🇽 lejanía

Etymology

The word 'remoteness' is derived from the adjective 'remote', which comes from the Latin word 'remotus', meaning 'far off' or 'distant'. The concept of remoteness has been present throughout human history, as people have always been drawn to both the convenience of proximity and the allure of distance. Whether in physical distance or emotional detachment, the idea of remoteness continues to play a significant role in our lives.

See also: remotely.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,992, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.