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Ulterior vs. Alterior
Ulterior
/ʌlˈtɪəriə/Examples:
She had ulterior motives for joining the committee.His ulterior desire was to gain power in the organization.The offer seemed generous, but there was an ulterior agenda.
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Alterior
/ælˈtɪəriər/Examples:
Her alterior motives became clear during the negotiation.He had an alterior plan that wasn't initially revealed.The surprise party was not her alterior agenda.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Ulterior is typically related to something beyond what is immediate or obvious, often with secretive or hidden motives.
- Alterior is a common misspelling of ulterior and is not a standard English word.
- Remember the ult in ulterior as it relates to ultimate goals or intentions that are hidden or beyond view.
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