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Meaning of ulterior

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ulterior

Pronunciation:/ʌlˈtɪəɹɪə//ˌʌlˈtɪɹiɚ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Situated beyond, or on the farther side.

  2. Beyond what is obvious or evident.

  3. Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive.

  4. Happening later; subsequent.

    Example: an ulterior action