open-ended

Definition of Open-ended in English :

1. open-ended

without fixed limits or restrictions

Example Sentences:
'an open-ended discussion'

2. open-ended

allowing for a spontaneous response

Example Sentences:
'an open-ended question'

3. open-ended

allowing for future changes or revisions

Example Sentences:
'open-ended agreements'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Open-ended

adjective

1.

without definite limits, as of duration or amount

an open-ended contract

2.

denoting a question, esp one on a questionnaire, that cannot be answered "yes", "no", or "don't know"

adjective

1.

having no set limits as to duration, direction, amount, number, etc.; broad, unlimited, or unrestricted

an open-ended discussion

2.

open to change; allowing for modifications as things develop

3.

designating or of a question allowing for a freely formulated answer rather than one made by a choice from among predetermined answers

adj.

1. Not restrained by definite limits, restrictions, or structure.

2. Allowing for or adaptable to change.

3. Inconclusive or indefinite: "faintly bemused and uneasily open-ended about the whole horrible business" (Charles Michener).

4. Allowing for a spontaneous, unstructured response: an open-ended question.