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cross-purpose vs design

design vs cross-purpose

cross-purpose and design both are nouns.

cross-purpose is not a verb while design is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross-purpose Yes No No No
design Yes No Yes No
As nouns, design is a hypernym of cross-purpose; that is, design is a word with a broader meaning than cross-purpose:
  • cross-purpose: a contrary aim
  • design: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Other hypernyms of cross-purpose include aim, intent, intention, purpose.
cross-purpose (noun) design (noun)
a contrary aim the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
a decorative or artistic work
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
the creation of something in the mind
an arrangement scheme
something intended as a guide for making something else
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
cross-purpose (verb) design (verb)
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
intend or have as a purpose
create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
make or work out a plan for; devise
create designs
conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
Difference between cross-purpose and design

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