ulterior

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

adjective lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed); ; - Bertrand Russell
adjective beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote; ; - G.B.Shaw
adjective coming at a subsequent time or stage

From Latin ulterior (“further, more distant”), from ulter (“that is beyond”) + -ior (“more”).

There is no ulterior motive. — The Grell Mystery, Frank Froest
It reveals the man himself and has no ulterior purpose. — Creative Unity, Rabindranath Tagore
Nancy took the file cautiously, meeting Scott's eyes, looking for ulterior motives. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

subterranean, subterraneous

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