noun a counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.
2. cross-purpose ·noun a conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
noun a counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.
2. cross-purpose ·noun a conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012