• (n.) A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory. • (n.) A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
(from the article `Camus, Albert`) ...plays to working-class audiences. He maintained a deep love of the theatre until his death. Ironically, his plays are the least-admired part of ...
Cross'-pur`pose noun 1. A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory. Shaftesbury. 2. plural A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas. Pepys. To be at c...
[n] - a contrary aim
noun a contrary aim; `at cross-purposes`
an opposing or contrary purpose. · in a way that involves or produces mutual misunderstanding or frustration, usually unintentionally.