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

Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception.

(in´s?¯t) A form of cognitive change that involves recognition of previously unseen relationships.

(1) The sudden realization of a solution to a problem. (2) A goal of some types of therapy; a patient's understanding of his or her own psychological processes. go to glossary index

an approach to problem solving that depends on mental manipulation of information rather than overt trial and error, and produces sudden solutions to problems. (315)

insight: illumination of the mental body

a mental view of how things fit together or ought to fit together

a sudden realization of a potential solution