1. A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; — frequently used with into. He had an insight into almost all the secrets of state. Jortin.
2. Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception. Quickest insight In all things that to greatest actions lead. Milton.
INSIGNIA
In*sig"ni*a, n. pl. Etym: [L. insigne, pl. insignia, fr. insignis
distinguished by a mark; pref. in- in + signum a mark, sign. See
Ensign, Sign.]
1. Distinguishing marks of authority, office, or honor; badges; tokens; decorations; as, the insignia of royalty or of an order.
2. Typical and characteristic marks or signs, by which anything is known or distinguished; as, the insignia of a trade.
INSIGNIFICANCE
In`sig*nif"i*cance, n.
1. The condition or quality of being insignificant; want of significance, sense, or meaning; as, the insignificance of words or phrases.
2. Want of force or effect; unimportance; pettiness; inefficacy; as, the insignificance of human art.
3. Want of claim to consideration or notice; want of influence or standing; meanness. Reduce him, from being the first person in the nation, to a state of insignificance. Beattie.
INSIGNIFICANCY
In`sig*nif"i*can*cy, n.