How To Spell cross-purpose?
How to Pronounce cross-purpose?
Correct pronunciation for the word "cross-purpose" is [kɹˈɒspˈɜːpəs], [kɹˈɒspˈɜːpəs], [k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_p_ˈɜː_p_ə_s].
Definition of cross-purpose
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A contrary purpose; contradiction; an enigma or a riddle.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for cross-purpose?
- xross-purpose,
- vross-purpose,
- fross-purpose,
- dross-purpose,
- ceoss-purpose,
- cdoss-purpose,
- cfoss-purpose,
- ctoss-purpose,
- c5oss-purpose,
- c4oss-purpose,
- criss-purpose,
- crkss-purpose,
- crlss-purpose,
- crpss-purpose,
- cr0ss-purpose,
- cr9ss-purpose,
- croas-purpose,
- crozs-purpose,
- croxs-purpose,
- crods-purpose
What is the adjective for cross-purpose?
The adjective form of the word "cross-purpose" is "cross-purposed".
Usage over time for cross-purpose:
This graph shows how "cross-purpose" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of cross-purpose?
The plural form of "cross-purpose" is "cross-purposes"
What is the singular form of cross-purpose?
The singular form of the word "cross-purpose" is "cross-purpose".
Synonyms for Cross-purpose:
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n.
• disagreement • Mexican standoff • cognition
Nearby words
Resources
- Correct spelling for cross-purpose [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- cross-purpose - English spelling dictionary
- Cross-purpose | Definition of cross-purpose by Merriam-Webster
- Cross-purpose definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Cross-purpose | Definition of cross-purpose at Dictionary.com
- Cross-purpose dictionary definition | cross-purpose defined
