In topology, the term "open" refers to an open set. The opposite of open is closed.
When referring to a problem, conjecture, etc. "open" means unsolved or unproven.
In topology, the term "open" refers to an open set. The opposite of open is closed.
When referring to a problem, conjecture, etc. "open" means unsolved or unproven.
Weisstein, Eric W. "Open." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Open.html