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Definition of: cross-purpose

(krôspûrpəs, kros-) noun
1. A purpose which antagonizes another; a conflicting aim.
2. plural A conversational game in which questions and answers having no natural connection are brought together.

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"cross" has the frequency of use of 0.0101%
"purpose" has the frequency of use of 0.0084%

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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