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open-ended

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "open-ended" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

10 characters

English (US)

2syllables

open-ended

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open-ended is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, open-ended is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofopen-ended

1adjective

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

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

open-coil open-countenanced open-crib open-cribbed open-door open-doored open-eared open-end

open-ended(current)

After

open-endedness open-eyed open-eyedly open-face open-faced open-field open-fire open-flowered

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