open-ended

language: en

definitions

  1. adjective
    Having no predetermined limit, fixed answer, or specific conclusion; allowing for various possibilities.
    en: Having no predetermined limit, fixed answer, or specific conclusion; allowing for various possibilities.
  2. adjective
    Not having a fixed end, limit, or predetermined conclusion; indefinite in duration.
    en: Not having a fixed end, limit, or predetermined conclusion; indefinite in duration.

examples

  1. He advocated reducing rote memorization content and increasing the proportion of open-ended questions.

    He advocated reducing rote memorization content and increasing the proportion of open-ended questions.

  2. The contract is open-ended, so we don't know when it will finish.

    The contract is open-ended, so we don't know when it will finish.