ADJECTIVE

heuristisch/hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪʃ/heuristic; based on experience; rule-of-thumb

heuristisch is a German adjective that means heuristic, based on experience, or rule-of-thumb. It is pronounced /hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪʃ/.

Definitions

1.based on experience or trial-and-error rather than strict rules or theory(methodology, problem solving)

a.serving as a practical approach to finding solutions, often imperfect but sufficient for immediate goals

Ein heuristischer Ansatz wird häufig verwendet, wenn keine exakte Lösung möglich ist.A heuristic approach is often used when no exact solution is possible.

Adjective Forms

Positiveheuristisch

Frequently asked questions

What does "heuristisch" mean in English?
"heuristisch" means heuristic, based on experience, or rule-of-thumb. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "heuristisch"?
"heuristisch" is pronounced /hɔɪ̯ˈʁɪstɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "heuristisch"?
"heuristisch" is a adjective in German.

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