First Known Use: 1646
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ulterior
adjective ul·te·ri·or \ˌəl-ˈtir-ē-ər\
: kept hidden in order to get a particular result
Full Definition of ULTERIOR
2
: going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper <ulterior motives>
— ul·te·ri·or·ly adverb
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Origin of ULTERIOR
Latin, farther, further, comparative of *ulter situated beyond, from uls beyond; akin to Latin ollus, ille, that one, Old Irish indoll beyond
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ulterior
adjective ul·te·ri·or \ˌəl-ˈtir-ē-ər\
Definition of ULTERIOR for Kids
: kept hidden usually on purpose <ulterior motives>
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