CROSS-PURPOSE


Meaning of CROSS-PURPOSE in English

Pronunciation: ' kro ̇ s- ' p ə r-p ə s

Function: noun

Date: 1668

: a purpose usually unintentionally contrary to another purpose of oneself or of someone or something else ― usually used in plural <the two were always working at cross-purpose s >

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