Open-ended
WordNet
adjective
(1) Allowing for future changes or revisions
"Open-ended agreements"
(2) Allowing for a spontaneous response
"An open-ended question"
(3) Without fixed limits or restrictions
"An open-ended discussion"
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- unrestricted by definite limits
- There will be an open-ended discussion.
- adaptable to change
- The topic is definitions, but is open-ended really.
- permitting a spontaneous or unstructured response
- I'll ask you an open-ended question.