ulterior

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a hidden or manipulative motive; acting in one's own interest under the guise of acting for another's benefit

  - "His ulterior motives were revealed when he asked for a loan."
  - "Despite her denials, it was clear that her ulterior goal was to take over the company."

• adjective

  of a later or more advanced stage or degree

  - "The ulterior stages of the project required more resources and expertise."
  - "The ulterior levels of the game were much more challenging."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

prior , ostensible , citerior

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ulterior
colder , older , bolder , crueler

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Variants

List of all variants of ulterior that leads to same result
ulterior , ulteriorly , ulterior motive

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin ulterior, meaning 'beyond, further', from ultra, 'beyond'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ulterior' is sometimes used in medical contexts to refer to the deeper or more internal parts of an organ or structure.

2. In the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, the character Lord Henry Wotton is described as having ulterior motives.

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Related Concepts

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1. motive: A reason or reasons for acting in a particular way.

2. agenda: A plan of action or set of goals.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ulterior' is often used to describe characters with hidden motives or agendas. In art, the term may be used to refer to the deeper or more complex meanings of a work.

How to Memorize "ulterior"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a hidden agenda or a more advanced stage of a project.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of hidden motives or advanced stages.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ultra Is Later' to remember the meaning of 'ulterior'.

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