Open-ended
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Open-ended is an adjective meaning Unrestricted by definite limits.
Meaning
Unrestricted by definite limits.
More Meanings
- Adaptable to change.
- Permitting a spontaneous or unstructured response.
- (poker) Of a straight draw, made up of four consecutive cards, thus able to be completed by either of two ranks of card.
Example Sentences
I'll ask you an open-ended question.
There will be an open-ended discussion.
The topic is definitions, but is open-ended really.
The flop of 3-6-Q gave Brunson an open-ended straight draw with his 4-5 of hearts.
Synonyms for open-ended
Depending on context, synonyms include indeterminate, unrestricted, changeable, changeful, undetermined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indeterminate, undetermined, unrestricted, changeful, changeable, unlimited.
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