cross-purpose
nounEtymology
Attested (in the plural form) since the 1660s, originally meaning ‘contradictory intentions.’
Definitions
A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or…
A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.
- We are working at cross-purposes here, if you're trying to reduce the count and I'm trying to increase it.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for cross-purpose. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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