ulterior

ul-te-ri-or · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.

  2. 2.

    Beyond what is immediate or present; more distant or remote.

Related words

Antonyms: open, overt, transparent
See also: covert, hidden
Synonyms: concealed, covert, hidden

Etymology

From Latin ulterior meaning "farther, more distant," comparative of ulter "beyond."