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ul·te·ri·or
 ulterior
- pronunciation:
- uhl
ti
ri
 r
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, esp. when concealed for the purposes of deception.
I hope there is no an ulterior motive for his sudden generosity.- antonyms:
- overt
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| definition 2: |
beyond or external to a specific area or boundary.
Going in that direction would be ulterior to our stated purposes. |
| definition 3: |
occurring at a later time; subsequent.
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| related words: |
following, foreign |
| derivation: |
ulteriorly (adv.) |
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