plural of by-purpose

The state or condition of being purposive.

Without a meaningful result; in vain.

plural of cross purpose. / (plural-noun) Conflicting, or contrary meanings or ideas, usually arising unintentionally.

for all purposes; general-purpose

for general purposes; all-purpose

A purpose or intent shared by all members of a group.

plural of common purpose

(law) doctrine of interpreting an enactment according to the spirit of the law and in the context of its drafting

(Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose. / (uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.