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ulterior

Postby Audiendus » Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:16 am

ulterior

Hidden, unrevealed; existing beyond what is evident.

Usually followed by 'motive' or, less commonly, 'purpose'.
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Re: ulterior

Postby Slava » Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:30 am

Not merely hidden or simply unseen, but invidious, also. Or can an ulterior motive be good?
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.
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Re: ulterior

Postby bbeeton » Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:24 pm

Exterior, interior, ulterior ... a nice progression.
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Re: ulterior

Postby Slava » Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:22 pm

Let's not forget anterior and posterior, too.
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