🔍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

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

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