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heu·ris·tic
heuristic
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- pronunciation:
- hy
rI
stihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of, pertaining to, or consisting of education derived from empirical study and practical experience.
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a heuristic method or procedure.
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definition 2: |
(pl. but used with a sing. verb) the art or practice of using such methods.
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derivation: |
heuristically (adv.) |
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