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Meaning of remotely
The primary meaning of the word "remotely" is to a small or negligible extent, or from a distance.
Etymology of remotely
The word "remotely" has its roots in the Latin word "remotus," meaning removed or distant, which is the past participle of "removere," meaning to remove.
Historically, "remotely" has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of distance, whether physical, temporal, or metaphorical.
Synonyms
distantly
remotely
from afar
from a distance
indirectly
vaguely
slightly
faintly
dimly
obscurely
imperceptibly
barely
hardly
scarcely
marginally
minimally
slightly
somewhat
partially
limitedly
restrictedly
narrowly
remotely
far-off
long-range
removed
detached
disconnected
isolated
separated
detachedly
disconnectedly
isolatedly
separately
independently
freely
loosely
slightly
hardly
barely
faintly
obscurely
imperceptibly
hardly
scarcely
marginally
minimally
Definitions
- To a small or negligible extent
- * From, at, or to a distance in space, time, or degree
Usage Examples
- The new policy will affect us remotely, as we are not directly involved in the decision-making process.
- * She felt a connection to her ancestral homeland, even though she had never been there, and was related to the people only remotely.
Antonyms
closely
directly
strongly
greatly
significantly
substantially
considerably
extensively
highly
intensely
deeply
profoundly
closely
nearly
almost
approximately
roughly
virtually
nearly
almost
exactly
precisely
closely
directly
personally
intimately
immediately