DISTANT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

Example: distant villages; the sound of distant traffic; a distant sound; a distant telephone call

Part of speech: Adjective

far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

Example: a distant cousin; a remote relative; a distant likeness; considerations entirely removed (or remote) from politics

Part of speech: Adjective

separate or apart in time

Example: distant events; the remote past or future

Part of speech: Adjective

located far away spatially

Example: distant lands; remote stars

The word "distant" comes from Latin distans.

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.