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Insight

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

📖 Definitions of "Insight"

noun
  1. 1

    A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

  2. 2

    Power of acute observation and deduction

  3. 3

    Knowledge (usually derived from consumer understanding) that a company applies in order to make a product or brand perform better and be more appealing to customers

  4. 4

    Intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of a thing or things; intuition.

🔄 Synonyms of "Insight"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
perceptivenessnounThe state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
perceptivitynounThe state or quality of being perceptive.
penetrationnounThe act of penetrating something.
brainwavenounA sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
brainstormnoun(transitive) To think up (ideas); especially, to do so creatively.
sixth sensenounExtrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Insight"

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WordDefinition
perceptivitynounThe state or quality of being perceptive.
perceptivenessnounThe state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
brainstormnounA session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.
sixth sensenounExtrasensory perception; the ability to sense things by means other than the known bodily senses.
penetrationnounThe act of penetrating something.
brainwavenounA sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
clear-headednessnounthe state of being clear-headed
instinctnounA natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
discernmentnounThe ability to distinguish; judgement.
insightfulPossessing insight; percipient.
perceptiveHaving or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
visibilitynoun(uncountable) The condition of being visible.
acumennounQuickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
intuitionnounImmediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.
claritynounThe state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
comprehensionnounA thorough understanding.
discretionnounThe ability to make wise choices or decisions.
perspicacitynounAcute discernment or understanding; insight.
awarenessnounThe state or quality of being aware of something.
consciousnessnoun(uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

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