remotely
remotely Lexical Profile
remotely Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
From a distant location rather than in person or on-site, especially by using telecommunications, computer networks, or electronic controls.
"Many software engineers now work remotely from home rather than commuting to a central office."
To the slightest or smallest degree (typically used in negative, conditional, or interrogative contexts).
"The film's plot was not even remotely similar to the historical events that inspired it."
In a distant, indirect, or detached manner, whether in space, time, relationship, or emotional engagement.
"The two aristocratic families are only remotely related through a marriage in the eighteenth century."
Word Nuance & Usage
When meaning 'to a very slight degree', 'remotely' functions as a negative polarity item and is almost exclusively used in negative, conditional, or interrogative clauses (e.g., 'not remotely interested', 'Is that even remotely possible?').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'remote' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'remote' derives from Latin 'remotus', past participle of 'removere' ('to move back or away').