heuristic - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

Synonyms

• heuristic
• heuristic program
• heuristic rule

More generic

• formula
• rule

More specific

• lateral thinking

Adjective

of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation

Synonyms

• heuristic

Related

• trial-and-error

Opposite / Antonyms

• algorithmic

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