Meaning of "Open ending"
This is a type of ending that leaves the outcome of the story or the characters' futures open-ended, leaving the reader to imagine the rest while hinting at the author's intentions.
"The novel ends with an open ending in the final chapter, without revealing the culprit’s identity, leaving each reader to draw their own conclusions."
Related slang words
DoormatA character who expresses love in a devoted and submissive manner, to the point of washing the feet of the person they loveA Forced Happy EndingThis term refers to a "certain and perfect" ending in which all conflicts and problems are neatly resolved, leaving the protagonists completely happy without any lingering grievances or anxieties.RecoveryThe act of identifying and organizing clues (foreshadowing, plot devices) that were planted earlier in the narrative, clearly explaining their significance, and then resolving the issueMartial ArtsA genre of Eastern fantasy centered on stories where characters cultivate inner strength based on the imagery and chivalry of Chinese martial arts and then perform martial arts techniquesTeaserA narrative device that plants foreshadowing or hints to make readers anticipate what happens next, thereby sparking their curiosity about the story’s developmentSunhyeopA Chinese fantasy genre that explores the training and magical arts required to transcend the boundaries of martial arts and attain the status of an immortalGrowth productA narrative that centers on the process by which an immature character matures physically and mentally through trials and tribulationsModern KnowledgeThis is a narrative premise in which the protagonist of a fantasy world analyzes reality and devises strategies by applying modern knowledge of science, economics, and politics, thereby securing influence and power.