expansivequestion
nounUK /ɪkˈspænsɪv ˈkwɛstʃən/
US /ɪkˈspænsɪv ˈkwɛstʃən/
A big, open question that lets you answer in many ways.
The teacher asked an expansive question about what we want to be when we grow up.
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2. A question that invites long, detailed answers rather than a simple yes or no.
Her expansive question about the story made everyone share their favorite parts.
3. A question that covers a large topic or many ideas at once.
The reporter's expansive question about the environment led to a long interview.
4. A question that helps someone think widely and freely.
He asked an expansive question that got the whole class brainstorming.