removed

Definition

  • adjective: away from something
  • adjective: distant in degree of relationship
  • synonyms: remote, far, distant

Examples

  • We're looking for an apartment somewhat 'removed' from the noise of downtown.

  • The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once 'removed'.

  • Hockey and soccer are not that 'far removed from' each other.

Movie quotes

  • (..) they fly with a perfect operational record. The Skynet funding bill is passed. The system goes on-line on August th, . Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at : a.m. eastern time, August . (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day