plural of purposiveness

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.

plural of common purpose

(idiomatic) Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.

plural of cross-purpose

(dated) A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.

(US) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect

(US, proscribed, nonstandard) Eggcorn of for all intents and purposes.