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Meaning of 'cross-purpose' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cross-purpose [ n.]
- A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.
- A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.

Meaning of 'cross-purpose' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cross-purpose [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a contrary aim
Example in sentence:
  • at cross-purposes

Nearby Words:

cro-quette croak croaked croaker croaking croat croatian crocein croceous crocetin

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