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- [hyoo-ris-tik or, often, yoo-]
- /hyʊˈrɪs tɪk or, often, yʊ-/
- /hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hyoo-ris-tik or, often, yoo-]
- /hyʊˈrɪs tɪk or, often, yʊ-/
Definitions of heuristic word
- adjective heuristic serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation. 1
- adjective heuristic encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error: a heuristic teaching method. 1
- adjective heuristic of, relating to, or based on experimentation, evaluation, or trial-and-error methods. 1
- adjective heuristic Computers, Mathematics. pertaining to a trial-and-error method of problem solving used when an algorithmic approach is impractical. 1
- noun heuristic a heuristic method of argument. 1
- noun heuristic the study of heuristic procedure. 1
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Origin of heuristic
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < New Latin heuristicus, equivalent to Greek heur(ískein) to find out, discover + Latin -isticus -istic
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Parts of speech for Heuristic
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heuristic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heuristic
adj heuristic
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
adjective heuristic
- experiential — Involving or based on experience and observation.
- empirical — Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- experimental — (of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized.
- exploratory — Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
Antonyms for heuristic
adj heuristic
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
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