remotely
UK[rɪˈməʊtli]US[rɪˈmoʊtli]
adv
from a distance; not in physical contact.
adv
to a very small degree; faintly.
Morpheme Breakdown
remote
ly
remote
to move back or away
ly
Etymology
the word 'remotely' is formed by adding the common english adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'remote'. the adjective 'remote' itself originates from the latin 'remotus', the past participle of 'removere', meaning 'to move back, remove, or put away'. this verb is a compound of the prefix 're-' (meaning 'back, away') and 'movere' (meaning 'to move'). the core semantic thread from its latin roots to modern english is the concept of physical or figurative distance—being moved far away. the adverbial form 'remotely' thus inherits this sense, describing actions performed at a distance or qualities existing only to a minimal, far-removed extent.
Analysis
Structure: remote + ly
remote: from latin 'remotus', past participle of 'removere' meaning 'to move back or away'. functions as the core adjective/adverbial base.
ly: from old english '-lice', a suffix forming adverbs from adjectives. functions as an adverbial suffix.
Examples
she managed the team remotely from her home office.
the idea is not even remotely similar to our original proposal.
the sensor can be activated remotely using a smartphone app.