open-endedness

noun

Pronunciation: ˌoʊpənˈɛndɪdnəs

Definition

The quality of having no fixed limits, predetermined outcomes, or restricted possibilities.

Examples

• The open-endedness of the project brief gave the design team total creative freedom.

• She appreciated the open-endedness of the discussion, which allowed the conversation to evolve naturally.

• Critics argued that the open-endedness of the new policy could lead to confusion and lack of accountability.

Synonyms of open-endedness

Words with a similar meaning to open-endedness:

• flexibility
• vagueness
• indeterminacy
• ambiguity

Antonyms of open-endedness

Words with the opposite meaning to open-endedness:

• definiteness
• limitation

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary