insight insight /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

noun

1. () Clear or deep perception of a situation  ( penetration , insight )
   clear or deep perception of a situation
    His insights into human behavior are profound and thought-provoking.
   His insights into human behavior are profound and thought-provoking.
   
   
2. () The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation  ( brainstorm , brainwave , insight )
   the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
    Her insight into the issue provided a fresh perspective.
   Her insight into the issue provided a fresh perspective.
   
   
3. () A feeling of understanding  ( perceptiveness , perceptivity , insight )
   a feeling of understanding
     The book provided valuable insights into the author's life and creative process.
   The book provided valuable insights into the author's life and creative process.
   
   
4. Grasping the inner nature of things intuitively  ( insight , sixth sense )
   grasping the inner nature of things intuitively