open-ended

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open–end·ed

adj \ˌō-pən-ˈen-dəd\

Definition of OPEN-ENDED

: not rigorously fixed: as a : adaptable to the developing needs of a situation b : permitting or designed to permit spontaneous and unguided responses
open–end·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of OPEN-ENDED

1825

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