insight — an accurate and deep understanding; the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an accurate and deep understanding; the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's insight was amazing - she could tell if I was lying just by looking at my eyebrows.
- The CEO's insight into market trends helped the company avoid bankruptcy.
- Reading psychology books gave me insight into why my cat ignores me but loves the delivery guy.
insight
NOUN[/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/]
an accurate and deep understanding; the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something
Her insight revealed the hidden cause of the problem.
Sitting IN the eye for perfect SIGHT — that's insight!
With light comes sight, and insight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'innsýn', combining 'inn' (in) and 'sýn' (sight/vision). The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence, originally referring to the ability to see into something.
Breakdown
in- (in) + sight (vision/seeing) = insight (the ability to see into or understand deeply)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's insight was amazing - she could tell if I was lying just by looking at my eyebrows.”
“The CEO's insight into market trends helped the company avoid bankruptcy.”
“Reading psychology books gave me insight into why my cat ignores me but loves the delivery guy.”
“Her insight into the problem led to a breakthrough solution.”
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