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Definitions for cross-purpose
cross-pur·pose
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Princeton's WordNet
cross-purposenoun
a contrary aim
"at cross-purposes"
Wiktionary
cross-purposenoun
A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.
We are working at cross-purposes here, if you're trying to reduce the count and I'm trying to increase it.
Webster Dictionary
Cross-purposenoun
a counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory
Cross-purposenoun
a conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-purpose in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-purpose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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