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closed-ended topic

[/kloʊzd ˈɛndɪd ˈtɑpɪk/]
nounpl: closed-ended topics
tópico de final fechado / assunto fechado
1. A subject of discussion or conversation that has limited scope, specific boundaries, or predetermined conclusions, allowing little room for expansion, debate, or open interpretation
Religion and politics are often closed-ended topics in polite conversation.
Religião e política são frequentemente tópicos de final fechado em conversas educadas.
2. In communication or surveys, a topic that does not encourage further discussion or elaboration beyond a simple yes/no or limited answer
The survey used closed-ended topics to gather specific demographic information.
A pesquisa usou tópicos fechados para coletar informações demográficas específicas.
Synonyms
restricted topiclimited-scope topicbounded subjectfinite discussion point
Antonyms
open-ended topicopen discussionunrestricted topicexploratory subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico de final fechado / assunto fechado
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
tema fechado / assunto limitado
Commonly used in corporate communication
Portugal
assunto de âmbito limitado / tema encerrado
Formal usage in academic and professional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse
end of discussion
case closed
off-limits topic
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