ulterior /ʌlˈtɪəriə 
/ ▸ adjective existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden: could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?.
▪ beyond what is immediate or present; coming in the future.
– DERIVATIVES ulteriorly /ʌlˈtɪəriəli / adverb – ORIGIN mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘further, more distant’.
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