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Ulteriority

Definition:

The state or quality of being ulterior, concealed, hidden, or not easily perceived or understood.

Sense 1:

Noun: The hidden or concealed motive or purpose behind someone's actions or words.

"John's generous offer to help might have an ulteriority to gain something from us."

Sense 2:

Noun: Something that is beyond what is immediately apparent or obvious.

"The novel's storyline had an ulteriority that only became clear in the final chapters."

Sense 3:

Noun: The state of being more remote or beyond in time, place, or relevance.

"The events of the past seemed to have an ulteriority compared to the pressing concerns of the present."

Sense 4:

Noun: The condition of being located in a place that is not widely known or frequented by many people.

"The beach hidden between cliffs had an ulteriority that made it a tranquil and secluded spot."

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