Noesis

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑɛsɪs/

Noesis (noun)

  1. A way of understanding something with the mind, especially when you grasp its meaning directly.
  2. The mental act of forming a clear idea or insight, without relying mainly on step-by-step reasoning.

Examples

  • Her noesis helped her understand the problem quickly.
  • The teacher praised his noesis of the lesson’s meaning.