Insight

/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/ noun

A clear and deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation. It often feels like a sudden realization that helps you see things in a new way.

From Old English 'insīht' meaning 'inner sight, wisdom, understanding', formed from 'in' + 'sight'. It originally suggested seeing into something, not just looking at its surface.

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