Insight: meaning, definitions and examples
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insight
[ ˈɪn.saɪt ]
intuitive understanding
The ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way, often without the need for explicit explanation. It involves seeing beyond the surface to grasp deeper meanings and implications.
Synonyms
clarity, comprehension, perception, understanding
Examples of usage
- He had a remarkable insight into human nature.
- She provided valuable insights into the issue.
intelligent interpretation
A clear and deep understanding of a complex problem or situation, often resulting in an innovative solution or a new perspective. It involves the ability to connect disparate pieces of information to form a coherent picture.
Synonyms
acumen, discernment, perspicacity, wisdom
Examples of usage
- The scientist's insights led to a breakthrough in the field.
- Her insights into the market trends were invaluable.
sudden realization
A moment of sudden understanding or clarity, often about a difficult or puzzling situation. It can lead to a profound shift in perspective or a new way of thinking.
Synonyms
epiphany, illumination, realization, revelation
Examples of usage
- The book provided her with a sudden insight into her own behavior.
- His insights into the problem were revolutionary.
Translations
Translations of the word "insight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 percepção
- compreensão
- discernimento
🇮🇳 अंतरदृष्टि
- समझ
- अंतर्दृष्टि
🇩🇪 Einsicht
- Erkenntnis
- Verständnis
🇮🇩 wawasan
- pemahaman
- pandangan
🇺🇦 розуміння
- усвідомлення
- проникливість
🇵🇱 wgląd
- zrozumienie
- wnikliwość
🇯🇵 洞察力（どうさつりょく）
- 理解（りかい）
- 見識（けんしき）
🇫🇷 perspicacité
- compréhension
- discernement
🇪🇸 percepción
- comprensión
- discernimiento
🇹🇷 anlayış
- kavrayış
- içgörü
🇰🇷 통찰력
- 이해
- 식견
🇸🇦 بصيرة
- فهم
- إدراك
🇨🇿 vhled
- porozumění
- vnímání
🇸🇰 vhľad
- porozumenie
- vnímanie
🇨🇳 洞察
- 理解
- 见解
🇸🇮 vpogled
- razumevanje
- dojemanje
🇮🇸 innsýn
- skilningur
- innsæi
🇰🇿 түсінік
- ұғыну
- пайымдау
🇬🇪 ხედვა
- გაგება
- შეხედულება
🇦🇿 anlayış
- başa düşmə
- fərasət
🇲🇽 percepción
- comprensión
- discernimiento
Etymology
The word 'insight' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the Old English word 'sight' meaning 'perception'. It first appeared in Middle English around the 13th century. The concept of insight has been explored in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and business, highlighting its importance in understanding human behavior and decision-making processes.
See also: foresight, nearsighted, oversight, sight, sighting, sightless, sightline, sights, sightseeing, sightseer, unsightliness, unsightly.