Definitions for insight

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insight in·sight

Spelling: [in-sahyt]

IPA: /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

Insight is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 109 anagrams from letters in insight (ghiinst).

Definitions for insight

noun

1. an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding:
2. penetrating mental vision or discernment; faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth.
3. 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.

Origin of insight

Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at in-¹, sight

Examples for insight

He then provides some insight into his psyche - complete with Animal House reference.

There is a directness of aim in virtue which gives an insight into vice.

But fun and insight are not always mutually exclusive, certainly not here.

This is absurd, and an insight to how the GOP is likely to win big on Tuesday.

With the insight of a kindred temperament he pronounced his verdict.

But which was by nature and in fact the superior, no one with the least insight could have doubted.

We forgive his insight, because there is nothing in it Pharisaical.

Their intentions may be good, but their execution and insight are lousy.

He is remarkable for insight to the character of all with whom he has to do.

He said Jacobovici and Wilson were simply the latest in a long line of people hoping to find further Biblical insight.