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- pronunciation:
- uhl
ti
ri
r
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
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 |
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derivation: |
ulteriorly (adv.) |
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