heuristic

As an adjective, heuristic (pronounced from the Greek "heuriskein" meaning "to discover") pertains to the process of gaining knowledge or some desired result by intelligent guesswork rather than by following some preestablished formula. (Heuristic can be contrasted with algorithmic.)

a heuristic is a specific rule-of-thumb or argument derived from experience

by DL September 13, 2004

holistic

adj. In its entirety; any system, structure or organism considered as a whole composed of many parts. n. holistics; adv. holistically. (cf. gestalt)

A holistic approach would solve the problem rather than trying to patch it up piecemeal.

by Mystikan November 19, 2003

Helistic

When something is absolutely crazy.
Also a name for a song by sks2002.

That new prodigy track was absolutely Helistic.

by sks2002 May 28, 2018

Holistic

It's a philosophy of sexual life. Basically, in this type of sexual life there is no oral or anal sex or even kissing, just plain vanilla sex. Missionary position is given priority and the rest are rarely used or discarded altogether.

Toppo believes in holistic living.

by chanzerre June 15, 2023

hellosicles

a hello that is sweet and lickable like a popsicle. a playful and childlike hello.

Hey,man.
Hellosicles! What's up?
Aw, that's cute in a gay way.

by LordOfFarticles November 14, 2010

heuristic

based on wild guesswork, and prone to error

That problem is too hard, let's just make a heuristic for it.

by glor8 August 5, 2016

holistic food

Natural food that actually heals/cure diseases and or disorders. I.E. Salt settles an upset stomach.

John had cancer until he started eating holistic food.

by Tom Gunn December 8, 2015