Ulterior Motives

Does everyone have an ulterior motive?

ulterior--adj. 1. lying beyond or outside the area of interest. 2. lying beyond what is evident or avowed; especially, concealed intentionally so as to deceive.

ultimate--adj. 1. final, conclusive, comprehensive, 2. fundamental, elemental. 3. Of the greatest or most significance.

ultimatum--n. final statement of terms.

penultimate--adj. next to last.



These are all Latin I'd venture. Yes! All from ultimare, a verb meaning to come to an end.



My transparent ulterior motive is to inspire eloquence. Latin, again.



What is plain speaking called? Honesty, forthrightfulness?



I just love eloquent language!