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A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.

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  1. n. A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.
  2. n. A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
  3. n. a contrary aim
  4. 1. A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory. Shaftesbury. 2. pl. A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas. Pepys. To be at cross-purposes, to misunderstand or to act counter to one another without intending it; -- said of persons.
  5. A conversational game, in which questions and answers are madeso as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas. Pepys. To be atcross-purposes, to misunderstand or to act counter to one anotherwithout intending it; -- said of persons.