The difference between Reasonable and Remote
When used as adjectives, reasonable means having the faculty of reason, whereas remote means at a distance.
Remote is also verb with the meaning: to connect to a computer from a remote location.
check bellow for the other definitions of Reasonable and Remote
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Reasonable as an adjective (now, rare):
Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
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Reasonable as an adjective:
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
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Reasonable as an adjective:
Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
Examples:
"a reasonable demand, amount, or price"
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Reasonable as an adjective:
Not expensive; fairly priced.
Examples:
"$20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant."
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Reasonable as an adjective:
Satisfactory.
Examples:
"The builders did a reasonable job, given the short notice."
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Remote as an adjective:
At a distance; disconnected.
Examples:
"A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Remote as a noun (broadcasting):
An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
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Remote as a verb (computing):
To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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