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

  • (..) Some Christians held that Jesus was mortal. Some Christians believed he was divine. Not the Son of God? Not even his nephew twice removed. Hold on, you're saying Jesus' divinity came from a vote. Well, remember, in those days, gods were everywhere. By infusing Jesus the man (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code