Understand why "ulterior" is correct and "alterior" is wrong.
Incorrect spelling - ""Alterior"" is not a correct English word.
"alterior" is a common misspelling of "ulterior". Always use "ulterior" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Ulterior" means hidden or beyond what is obvious.
"ulterior": "Ulterior" means hidden or beyond what is obvious.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He had an ulterior motive.
"Correct:" There was an ulterior reason.
"Incorrect:" He had an alterior motive.
A: Ulterior.
A: No.
A: Hidden or beyond.
A: Ulterior motive.
"Ulterior" is correct; "alterior" is incorrect.