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open-ended

open-ended

English

Adjective

open-ended (not comparable)

  1. unrestricted by definite limits
    There will be an open-ended discussion.
  2. adaptable to change
    The topic is definitions, but is open-ended really.
  3. permitting a spontaneous or unstructured response
    I'll ask you an open-ended question.
  4. (poker) Of a straight draw, made up of four consecutive cards, thus able to be completed by either of two ranks of card.
    The flop of 3-6-Q gave Brunson an open-ended straight draw with his 4-5 of hearts.

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