insight

/ˈɪnsaɪt/
noun
  1. The ability to understand people or situations clearly and deeply.
    • A good leader shows insight when making difficult decisions.
    • Her insight into human behavior made her an excellent therapist.
    • The author's insight into the characters made the novel feel real.
  2. A sudden clear understanding of a complex problem or situation.
    • Reading the letter gave her an insight into her grandfather's past.
    • The scientist's insight led to a breakthrough in renewable energy.
    • He had an insight that solved the math problem in seconds.
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