🔍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

tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
having value or merit; deserving respect or attention
Barely sufficient or inadequate in amount, degree, or quantity.
unwilling or unable to believe something
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Of the cerebrum of the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

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