heuristic

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