- 1. n. A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory. Source: opted
- 2. n. A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas. Source: opted
- 3. n. a contrary aim Source: wordnet
- 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. Source: webster
- 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. Source: adambom
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