open ended

/ˌoʊpənˈɛndɪd/
adjective
  1. Without a fixed limit, deadline, or predetermined answer; allowing for various possibilities or outcomes.
    • We have an open-ended ticket, so we can return home whenever we want.
    • The teacher asked an open-ended question to encourage discussion.
    • The contract is open-ended, with no set end date.
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