heuristically

heu·ris·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-ris-tik or, often, yoo-]
- /hyʊˈrɪs tɪk or, often, yʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-ris-tik or, often, yoo-]
- /hyʊˈrɪs tɪk or, often, yʊ-/

Definitions of heuristically word

adjective heuristically serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation. 1
adjective heuristically 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 heuristically of, relating to, or based on experimentation, evaluation, or trial-and-error methods. 1
adjective heuristically Computers, Mathematics. pertaining to a trial-and-error method of problem solving used when an algorithmic approach is impractical. 1
noun heuristically a heuristic method of argument. 1
noun heuristically the study of heuristic procedure. 1

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Origin of heuristically

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 Heuristically

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heuristically 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.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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