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insight

in·sight
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sahyt]
    • /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
    • /ˈɪn.saɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sahyt]
    • /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

Definitions of insight word

  • noun insight an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life. 1
  • noun insight penetrating mental vision or discernment; faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth. 1
  • noun insight 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. 1
  • noun insight The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. 1
  • noun insight profound perception 1
  • noun insight knowledge, understanding 1
See all 23 definitions of insight

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Origin of insight

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at in-1, sight

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Parts of speech for Insight

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Insight

insight popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for insight

noun insight

  • intuition — direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
  • observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
  • wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
All 25 Synonyms of insight

Antonyms for insight

noun insight

  • ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
  • stupidity — the state, quality, or fact of being stupid.
All 2 Antonyms of insight

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