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ulterior
adjective
Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- U
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- LTERIO
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ʌlˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ˌʌlˈtɪɹiɚ/
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
Beyond what is obvious or evident.
Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive.
Happening later; subsequent.
“an ulterior action”
In context
Example Sentences
an ulterior action
Opposite words