Definition of Ulterior
Ulterior
ul·te·ri·or


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(adjective)
Beyond what is openly stated or shown; hidden or underlying.

e.g. The company's ulterior motive for the merger was to eliminate competition.

(adjective)
coming in the future, or going beyond what is present or immediate;

e.g. The workers were promised an ulterior pay for their efforts during the pandemic.



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