The difference between Proximate and Remote

When used as adjectives, proximate means close or closest, whereas remote means at a distance.

Proximate is also noun with the meaning: a grammatical marker in the algonquian (and some other) languages for a principal third person.

Remote is also verb with the meaning: to connect to a computer from a remote location.

check bellow for the other definitions of Proximate and Remote

Proximate as an adjective:

Close or closest; adjacent.
Proximate as an adjective (legal):

Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
Proximate as an adjective:

About to take place; impending.

Proximate as a noun (linguistics):

A grammatical marker in the Algonquian (and some other) languages for a principal third person.

Remote as an adjective:

At a distance; disconnected.

Examples:

"A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."
Remote as an adjective:

Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

Examples:

"After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."
Remote as an adjective (especially with respect to [[likelihood]]):

Slight.

Examples:

"There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes."
Remote as an adjective:

Emotionally detached.

Examples:

"After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief."

Remote as a noun:

Examples:

"I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote."
Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

Remote as a verb (computing):

To connect to a computer from a remote location.