Cross-purpose Definition
krôspûrpəs, krŏs-
cross-purposes
noun
A contrary or conflicting purpose.
Webster's New World
(dated) A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
Wiktionary
Alternative form of cross-purpose.
Wiktionary
idiom
at cross-purposes
- Pursuing conflicting or contrary goals, usually unintentionally:
We're working at cross-purposes.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Cross-purpose
Noun
Singular:
cross-purpose
Plural:
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