open-ended

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не имеет заранее установленного предела, фиксированного ответа или определённой конечной точки.esDescribe algo que no tiene un límite preestablecido, una respuesta fija o un punto final definido.frDécrit quelque chose qui n'a pas de limite prédéfinie, de réponse fixe ou de point final déterminé.deBeschreibt etwas, das keine im Voraus festgelegte Grenze, keine feste Antwort oder keinen bestimmten Endpunkt hat.ptDescreve algo que não tem um limite previamente estabelecido, uma resposta fixa ou um ponto final definido; que é aberto a várias possibilidades ou interpretações.zh形容没有预先设定的限制、固定的答案或明确的终点，可指开放式的、无限制的、可灵活变通的。arيصف شيئًا لا حدّ له محدَّد سلفًا، أو ليس له جواب ثابت، أو لا نقطة نهائية معيّنة. يشير أيضًا إلى ما هو قابل للتوسّع أو التعديل أو غير محسوم.

1. Without fixed limits or restrictions B2 formal

   Having no predetermined endpoint, boundary, or constraint.

   • 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.

   ruБез ограниченийessin límites fijosfrSans limites fixesdeOffen gestaltetptSem limites ou restriçõeszh无限制的arبلا حدود

   Синонимы: flexiblefreeindefinitelimitlessopenunboundedunfetteredunlimitedunrestricted

   Антонимы: boundedcloseddefinitefixedlimitedpredeterminedrestrictedspecific

2. Allowing for a spontaneous response B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОткрытыйesDe respuesta abiertafrà réponse libredeOffenptAbertozh开放式的arمفتوح النهاية

   Синонимы: flexiblefree formopenunrestrictedunstructured

   Антонимы: closedconstrainedfixedlimitednarrowprescribedrestrictedstructured

3. Allowing for future changes or revisions B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОткрытый для измененийesabierto, flexible, susceptible de cambiosfrouvert, flexibledeOffen für ÄnderungenptAberto a mudançaszh开放式的arقابل للتغيير والتعديل

   Синонимы: adaptableadjustableamendableexpandableextendableflexiblemodifiable

   Антонимы: closeddefinitefixedlimitedrestrictedset

• more open-ended comparative form
• most open-ended superlative form