ulterior
adjective | /ulterior/
existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
ulterior
adjective | /ulterior/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMexisting beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
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"He had an ulterior motive for offering help that became clear later."
"The board suspected ulterior reasons behind the sudden resignation."
Mnemonic Trick
ULTERIOR → ULTRA (beyond) — hidden or beyond what is said openly.
Etymology
From Latin ulterior “beyond.”
Used for motives or intentions kept concealed.
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