open-ended
adjective
not having fixed limits; unrestricted; broad.
open-endedness
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a word derived from
open-ended.
Example Sentences
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"Our motivation here is to reconsider how the open-endedness of the scale can lead to an underestimation of risk, and, in particular, how this underestimation becomes increasingly problematic in a warming world," the researchers wrote.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2024
But this virtualized “survival of the fittest” still fails to fulfill the criterion of open-endedness: the complexity and novelty of digital organisms in Tierra and its ilk eventually plateau.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 6, 2023
This open-endedness makes philosophy a somewhat awkward and confusing subject for students.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
The International Olympic Committee already has said there will be no flower ceremony if Valieva places among the top three finishers, creating an awkward feeling of open-endedness when the event wraps up.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
To communicate current experiences in nourishment means to acknowledge mediation, distribution of tasks, networking, and open-endedness as they apply to communication and the way we feed ourselves or are fed by others.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
