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insight
[in-sahyt]
noun
an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding.
an insight into 18th-century life.
penetrating mental vision or discernment; faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth.
Synonyms: , , , ,Psychology.
an understanding of relationships that sheds light on or helps solve a problem.
(in psychotherapy) the recognition of sources of emotional difficulty.
an understanding of the motivational forces behind one's actions, thoughts, or behavior; self-knowledge.
insight
/ ˈɪˌɪ /
noun
the ability to perceive clearly or deeply; penetration
a penetrating and often sudden understanding, as of a complex situation or problem
psychol
the capacity for understanding one's own or another's mental processes
the immediate understanding of the significance of an event or action
psychiatry the ability to understand one's own problems, sometimes used to distinguish between psychotic and neurotic disorders
Other Word Forms
- ˈˌٴڳܱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of insight1
Example Sentences
It's not quite Starsky & Hutch, Robert concedes, but it's an insight into the sort of work they do.
The fact the former South Africa captain, here on commentary duties, felt even the slightest tinge of nervousness after a day of batting domination offers an insight into the cricket psyche of his country.
I wanted to thank Bill for his column bringing awareness, insight and hope to those of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Academics at the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, an independent team of researchers at the university, said this data could give insights into people's health and their reproductive choices.
Miller’s posts might provide insight into the White House's thinking.
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