Open Question, An ❓
An issue that has not been finally settled or determined. The adjective “open” has been so used since the early nineteenth century. In British Parliament, open questions allow members to vote as they wish, independent of party lines.
📚 A Literary Hint
David Masson captured this beautifully: “The summary decision of what had hitherto been an open question in the Church” (The Life of John Milton, 1859).
Dive Deeper 🌊
Related Expressions:
- Under Debate 🗯️
- Unresolved Issue ❔
- Up in the Air ☁️
Synonyms:
- Unsettled
- Pending
- Undecided
Antonyms:
- Resolved
- Settled
- Concluded
A Dash of Humor 😂
“Open questions are like the last pieces of a puzzle—finding them could either complete your picture or send you into a frenzy of searching under the couch!”
Inspirational Thought 🌟
“A question is the lens by which curiosity brings the future into focus.” — Ponderous Papi
Proverbs to Ponder: “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”
Suggested Reads:
- 📖 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – Tackles many societal open questions.
- 📘 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari – Questions the essence of our very existence.
Tuneful Trivia: 🎵 Blowing in the Wind by Bob Dylan – “How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a man?”
On The Screen: 🎬 Inception – Often criticizes for leaving audiences with perpetual open questions.
And now, challenge yourself with this fun quiz!
Thank you for diving deep into the wonderous world of open questions! Keep asking and exploring, for that’s where true wisdom lies. 🌟
Until next time, stay curious!
— I. M. Phenomenal
Published on: 2023-10-01
