open-ended

Speech parts

1. open-ended - Adjective

2. open-ended - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

allowing for future changes or revisions

allowing for a spontaneous response

without fixed limits or restrictions

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

available open regular infinite opened opening permanent standing variable absolute fluid continuing ongoing flexible loose
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Antonyms

established complete completed done fixed accomplished
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Examples

I've made it clear to the Prime Minister and Iraq's other leaders that America's commitment is not open-ended. If the Iraqi government does not follow through on its promises, it will lose the support of the American people; and it will lose the support of the Iraqi people. Now is the time to act. George W. Bush

The only thing that guarantees an open-ended collaboration among human beings, the only thing that guarantees that this project is truly open-ended, is a willingness to have our beliefs and behaviors modified by the power of conversation. Sam Harris

He had once felt light on the ground. He used to think his life was an open-ended adventure, he used to give things away, it amused him when the unexpected happened, benevolent coincidences used to bear him along. When had all that stopped? Ian McEwan

A story is open-ended. A story invites you into it to make your own meaning. Katherine Paterson

Seen in this light, civilization is an open-ended process. We cannot be satisfied with the present level of attainment of the West. Fukuzawa Yukichi

To me, songs come of their own volition - and with an open-ended philosophy. Rufus Wainwright

Close letter words and terms

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