insight
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
Meanings
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Noun
The ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a person or thing.
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Noun
Intuitive understanding of a situation.
Pronunciation
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/ˈɪnsaɪt/
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Synonyms
discernment , penetration , perception
Rhymes
Words rhyming with insightsight , light , night , fight , right , bite , hight , height
Variants
List of all variants of insight that leads to same resultinsight , insights , a sight for sore eyes , in sight , on sight , out of sight , sight , sight for sore eyes , sights , come in sight of , come in sight of something , come in/within sight of (something) , come within sight of , come within sight of something , heave in sight , heave in/into sight , heave into sight , heave into view , in plain sight , in someone's line of sight , no end in sight
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French insite, from in- 'in' + site 'place, position'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Insight is a common theme in literature, particularly in works of psychology and self-help.
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The word 'insight' appears in the title of several famous works of literature, including 'Insights' by Herman Melville and 'Insights and Blunders' by John Keats.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Intuition: Intuition is the ability to understand or know something without the need for conscious reasoning or evidence. It is closely related to insight as both involve the sudden understanding of things.
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Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Insight can help us empathize with others by allowing us to see things from their perspective.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
… realizing this gave me no "insight" into how to correct it.
- Bartley McSwine,{it}Change{/it},May–June 1971 -
… I had a big "insight" and a little insight about the book.
- Rust Hills,{it}Esquire{/it},April 1973 -
… might well offer fresh "insights" as to the character and extent of the social adaptation involved.
- George C. Barker,{it}ETC{/it},Summer 1945
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Insight is a valuable concept in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and art. In psychology, insight refers to the sudden understanding of the true nature of a problem or a situation. In philosophy, insight refers to the intuitive understanding of abstract truths. In art, insight is the ability to perceive the deeper meaning or significance of a work.
How to Memorize "insight"
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visualize
- Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head, representing the sudden understanding you gain from insight.
- Visualize yourself looking at a situation from a new angle, gaining a deeper understanding. -
associate
- Associate the word 'insight' with the word 'understanding'.
- Associate the word 'insight' with the image of a mirror, reflecting the true nature of a situation. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym I.N.S.I.G.H.T to remember the definition: Intuitive, New, Sudden, Gaining, Heightened, True, Understanding
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