insight

insight definition - medical

in·sight (ĭnˈsītˌ)

noun
Understanding, especially an understanding of the motives and reasons behind one's actions.

Related Forms:

  • inˈsight·ful (ĭnˈsītˌfəl, ĭn-sītˈ-) adjective

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