Where does “heuristic” come from?
Heuristic derives from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω, meaning to find or discover.
heuristic (English): That employs a practical method not guaranteed to...
Definitions
- That employs a practical method not guaranteed to...
Ancestry of “heuristic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | heuristisch | heuristic |
| 2 | Latin | heuristicus | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | εὑρίσκω | I happen upon by chance, find; I find out,... |