open-ended
adjective
open-end·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈen-dəd 
: not rigorously fixed: such as
a
: adaptable to the developing needs of a situation
b
: permitting or designed to permit spontaneous and unguided responses
open-endedness
noun
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The envelope closure makes these pillowcases feel extra fancy compared to a standard open-ended pillowcase, too.
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Emma Ashe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Its sturdy build and included accessories encourage open-ended play while keeping the mess contained to a single station.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The finale is chaotic, leaving the truth about certain twists open-ended.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
But in 2025, that same office issued a report that left things a bit more open-ended.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 24 Sep. 2025
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Emma Ashe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Its sturdy build and included accessories encourage open-ended play while keeping the mess contained to a single station.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The finale is chaotic, leaving the truth about certain twists open-ended.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
But in 2025, that same office issued a report that left things a bit more open-ended.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-ended. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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