cross purpose

A form of cross-purpose — A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.

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Meanings

nouncross purpose (plural cross purposes)

plural cross purposes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cross-purpose.
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APA

cross purpose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20purpose

MLA

“cross purpose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20purpose. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cross purpose,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20purpose.

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