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HEURISTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HEURISTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “heuristic”? Find 10 synonyms for “heuristic” in this overview.

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Heuristic as a Noun
Definitions of "Heuristic" as a noun
Synonyms of "Heuristic" as a noun (2 Words)
Heuristic as an Adjective
Definitions of "Heuristic" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Heuristic" as an adjective (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Heuristic" as an adjective

The synonyms of “Heuristic” are: informative, instructional, informational, illuminating, enlightening, revealing, explanatory, telling, heuristic program, heuristic rule

Heuristic as a Noun

Definitions of "Heuristic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heuristic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The study and use of heuristic techniques.
A commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem.
A heuristic process or method.

Synonyms of "Heuristic" as a noun (2 Words)

heuristic program	A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished.
heuristic rule	Prescribed guide for conduct or action.

Heuristic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Heuristic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heuristic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Proceeding to a solution by trial and error or by rules that are only loosely defined.
Enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves.
Of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation.

Synonyms of "Heuristic" as an adjective (8 Words)

enlightening	Enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement. An enlightening* glimpse of government in action.*
explanatory	Serving to explain something. Explanatory notes.
illuminating	Helping to clarify or explain something. An illuminating* lecture.*
informational	Relating to or having the nature of information. This article is for informational* purposes only.*
informative	Serving to instruct or enlighten or inform. A thought provoking informative* article.*
instructional	Giving detailed information about how something should be done or operated. Instructional materials for the classroom.
revealing	Showing or making known. A revealing* glance.*
telling	Disclosing unintentionally. A telling* gesture.*