ulterior

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ʌlˈtɪəɹɪə/
• (GA) IPA: /ˌʌlˈtɪɹiɚ/

Adjective

ulterior (not comparable)

1. Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
2. Beyond what is obvious or evident.
3. Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive.
4. (archaic) Happening later; subsequent.

   an ulterior action

Antonyms

• (situated beyond) citerior
• (intentionally concealed to deceive) ostensible
• (happening later) prior

Related terms

• ultimate
• ultra
• ultra-

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