interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally adverb

Examples of interpersonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a result, some soft skills (interpersonal skills often demonstrated in professional settings) were lost. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024 This is usually an attempt to control others’ impressions and feelings about them and avoid facing interpersonal rejection. Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Away from their daily lives, their insecurities and interpersonal tensions rise to the surface. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 But whether this actually smoothed over any interpersonal rifts hard feelings from Biden is a topic that the party will likely leave unaddressed. Brianna Zichettella, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interpersonal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interpersonal was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Interpersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpersonal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

interpersonal

adjective
in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
-ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or including relations between persons
interpersonally
-ˈpərs-nə-lē
-ᵊn-ə-
adverb

Medical Definition

interpersonal

adjective
in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally adverb

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