open-ended

• Beschreibt etwas, das keine im Voraus festgelegte Grenze, keine feste Antwort oder keinen bestimmten Endpunkt hat.

Describes something that has no predetermined limit, fixed answer, or definite end point.

1. Without fixed limits or restrictionsB2formal

   Having no predetermined endpoint, boundary, or constraint.

   Offen gestaltet

   • The contract is open-ended, allowing for renegotiation at any time.
   • They embarked on an open-ended journey across the continent.
   • The discussion was open-ended, with no set time limit.

   Synonymeflexiblefreeindefinitelimitlessopenunboundedunfetteredunlimitedunrestricted

   Antonymeboundedcloseddefinitefixedlimitedpredeterminedrestrictedspecific

2. Allowing for a spontaneous responseB2formal

   Designed to encourage a free, unrestricted, or creative answer rather than a predetermined one.

   Offen

   • The survey used open-ended questions to gather detailed feedback.
   • An open-ended interview allows the candidate to express their thoughts freely.
   • Teachers often use open-ended prompts to stimulate class discussion.

   Synonymeflexiblefree formopenunrestrictedunstructured

   Antonymeclosedconstrainedfixedlimitednarrowprescribedrestrictedstructured

3. Allowing for future changes or revisionsB2formal

   Flexible and adaptable, with the possibility of modification or extension.

   Offen für Änderungen

   • The agreement is open-ended, so terms can be adjusted as needed.
   • They prefer an open-ended schedule to accommodate unexpected events.
   • The project has an open-ended timeline to allow for thorough research.

   Synonymeadaptableadjustableamendableexpandableextendableflexiblemodifiable

   Antonymecloseddefinitefixedlimitedrestrictedset