open-ended
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open–end·ed

adjective \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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