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A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products.
“Steve Jobs was widely recognized as a visionary innovator in consumer electronics.”
To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
“The public health department began to inoculate citizens against the seasonal flu.”
Not harmful or injurious; harmless; producing no injury.
“A substância química utilizada no laboratório é totalmente inócua.”
An act of asking for information or an official investigation into something.
“The police launched a formal inquiry into the missing funds.”
The quality of being inquisitive; an eager desire to know, learn, or investigate; a strong sense of curiosity.
“The child's natural inquisitiveness led her to ask endless questions about how the universe works.”
A powerful, persistent, and unquenchable longing or appetite for something that cannot be satisfied, regardless of how much is obtained.
“His insatiable desire for knowledge led him to spend decades studying in the archives.”
In a manner that shows a lack of awareness or concern for the feelings, needs, or circumstances of others; tactlessly or callously.
“He insensitively joked about the tragedy, unaware that several people in the room had been personally affected.”
The action of putting something inside, into, or among another thing.
“The careful insertion of the key into the lock allowed the door to open smoothly.”
A proofreading or editing symbol, typically shaped like a caret (^), used to indicate the specific location where additional text or characters should be inserted into a document.
“The editor placed an insertion mark between the two words to indicate that a missing adjective should be added.”
The action of placing or fitting something inside or into something else, or a thing that is added or put in.
“The editor made several crucial insertions throughout the manuscript.”
Having or showing a deep, accurate, and deep-seated understanding of a person, situation, or complex problem.
“Her insightful analysis of the market trends helped the company avoid a major loss.”
Guidance or counsel that demonstrates a profound and accurate understanding of a situation, person, or problem, often revealing hidden truths or offering new, valuable perspectives.
“Her mentor's insightful advice helped him navigate the complex corporate politics with remarkable ease.”
Deep, clear, and often sudden understandings of a complex issue, situation, or subject.
“The market research study provided valuable insights into changing consumer behaviors.”
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration; lacking consequence or weight.
“The difference in price between the two models was insignificant.”
Suggested or hinted indirectly and subtly, often with an unpleasant or accusatory connotation.
“She insinuated that her coworker had taken credit for her research.”