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heuristic

adjective
hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

Meaning

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Problem-solving approach using practical methods and learning from experience.
A method of finding solutions to problems through experience and trial.

Example Sentences

Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.

A heuristic approach helps students develop critical thinking.

The professor used a heuristic approach to teach mathematics.

Synonyms

Exploratory, Problem-solving, Investigative, exploratory, investigative, problem-solving, Rule-of-thumb
Entry 1
Exploratory, Problem-solving, Investigative
Entry 2
exploratory, investigative, problem-solving
Entry 3
Exploratory, Problem-solving, Rule-of-thumb

Antonyms

Uninquisitive, Non-experimental, Prescriptive, prescriptive, rigid, conclusive, Algorithmic, Fixed-rule
Entry 1
Uninquisitive, Non-experimental, Prescriptive
Entry 2
prescriptive, rigid, conclusive
Entry 3
Algorithmic, Prescriptive, Fixed-rule

Related Vocabularies

filled with love or admiration
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
having a practical or beneficial use
capable of being divided or separated
used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

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