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.

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Alternative form of cross-purpose.

Wiktionary
idiom
at cross-purposes
  • Pursuing conflicting or contrary goals, usually unintentionally:

    We're working at cross-purposes.

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Noun

Singular:
cross-purpose
Plural:
cross-purposes

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