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intention vs cross-purpose

cross-purpose vs intention

intention and cross-purpose both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intention Yes No No No
cross-purpose Yes No No No
As nouns, cross-purpose is a hyponym of intention; that is, cross-purpose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intention:
  • intention: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • cross-purpose: a contrary aim
Other hyponyms of intention include idea, mind, final cause, sake, view, will.
intention (noun) cross-purpose (noun)
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out a contrary aim
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
Difference between intention and cross-purpose

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