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Word: Ulterior
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘further, more distant’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʌlˈtɪərɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
Short Definition:existing beyond what is obvious or admitted
Examples:- could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?
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