ulterior UK /ʌlˈtɪə.ɹɪə/US /ʌlˈtɪɚ.i.ɚ/ adjective4 •Situated beyond, or on the farther side.It [Spain] was divided by the Romans into two provinces, Citeriour and Ulteriour, nearer and farther, that is, from Rome. — 1827 •Beyond what is obvious or evident. •Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive. •(no longer used) Happening later; subsequent.A rather deep red coloration, which appears by the action of the first bubbles of chlorine, but which soon disappears by the ulterior action of this gas: not turbid. — 1840