REMO'TENESS, noun

1. State of being distant in space or time; distance; as the remoteness of a kingdom or of a star; the remoteness of the deluge from our age; the remoteness of a future event, of an evil or of success.

2. Distance in consanguinity or affinity.

3. Distance in operation or efficiency; as the remoteness of causes.

4. Slightness; smallness; as remoteness of resemblance.