open-ended

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'a pas de limite prédéfinie, de réponse fixe ou de point final déterminé.

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.

   Sans limites fixes

   • 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.

   Synonymesflexiblefreeindefinitelimitlessopenunboundedunfetteredunlimitedunrestricted

   Antonymesboundedcloseddefinitefixedlimitedpredeterminedrestrictedspecific

2. Allowing for a spontaneous responseB2formal

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

   à réponse libre

   • 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.

   Synonymesflexiblefree formopenunrestrictedunstructured

   Antonymesclosedconstrainedfixedlimitednarrowprescribedrestrictedstructured

3. Allowing for future changes or revisionsB2formal

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

   ouvert, flexible

   • 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.

   Synonymesadaptableadjustableamendableexpandableextendableflexiblemodifiable

   Antonymescloseddefinitefixedlimitedrestrictedset