remote-controlled
|re/mote-con/trolled|
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/rɪˈmoʊt kənˈtroʊld/
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/rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊld/
(remote-control)
distant operation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remote-controlled' originates from the combination of 'remote' and 'control,' where 'remote' meant 'distant' and 'control' meant 'to direct or manage.'
Historical Evolution
'remote' and 'control' were combined in the 20th century to describe devices operated from a distance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any device operated from afar, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/03 09:06