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ulterior
existing beyond what is stated, often as a concealed motive
Synonyms
- hidden
- covert
- undisclosed
Antonyms
- overt
- explicit
- declared
ulterior in a sentence
Mara suspected that his sudden generosity served an ulterior purpose.
The reporter asked whether the official's visit had an ulterior political purpose.
Where it comes from
From Latin ulterior, meaning 'farther' or 'more distant.'
Memory hook
ULTERIOR sounds like 'all interior': the real purpose stays hidden inside.
Read it in context
- The Authority No Chart Showed Social Science