interpersonal

[ in-ter-pur-suh-nl ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈpɜr sə nl /

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adjective

of or pertaining to the relations between persons: As a leader goes higher in an organization, commonly their technical skills are called upon less and less, while their interpersonal skills become more important.

existing or occurring between persons: It is unlikely that someone with paranoia will thrive in interpersonal relationships.She is trained and certified in the treatment of emotional trauma resulting from interpersonal violence.

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Origin of interpersonal

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + personal

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in·ter·per·son·al·ly, adverb

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How to use interpersonal in a sentence

Court documents also indicate that Holmes was evaluated by a psychologist who specializes in violence against women and interpersonal violence, leading to speculation that her attorneys could mount a mental defect defense.
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Some people are even what Andersen calls “touch avoidant,” meaning they often find interpersonal touch stressful instead of pleasurable.
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The interpersonal dynamics heighten the stakes, showing how tense a situation can get even when you’re alongside your best friend.
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Our emphasis on individual achievement, and our neglect of interpersonal cohesion, means that we are failing to reap the rich benefits of the group mind.
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At the expense of thinking about class, and capitalism, we have instead this emphasis on interpersonal privilege.
Why Coalition, Not Allyship, Is the Necessary Next Step in the Racial Justice Movement|Suyin Haynes|June 22, 2021|Time
Tourism has built my confidence [and] improved my interpersonal skills.
Cameroonian Women Fighting Sexism With Tourism|Abena Agyeman-Fisher|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other, larger considerations inevitably intervened—spiritual, interpersonal, socio-political.
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There are specialties where interpersonal skills can take a backseat without harm to patient well-being.
How One Doctor Mastered the Art of Delivering Life-Changing Diagnoses|Russell Saunders|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's a show with gay characters, but their issues are work, relationships, interpersonal.
Yes, ‘Looking’ Is Boring. It’s the Drama Gays Deserve.|Tim Teeman|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This 27-inch “interpersonal computer” allows four people to use it simultaneously.
Ten Coolest Products From 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The intention to care, to nurture the other as caring, is expressed in interpersonal ways as well as in technological competence.
Nursing as Caring|Anne Boykin
Thus problem solving involves both the physical world and the interpersonal world.
Sequential Problem Solving|Fredric Lozo
Many ordinary problems involve not only physical, concrete parts but also interpersonal elements.
Sequential Problem Solving|Fredric Lozo
Students should have strategies for managing interpersonal relationships, both good and bad.
Sequential Problem Solving|Fredric Lozo
Character traits and values are discussed in the section on interpersonal relationships.
Sequential Problem Solving|Fredric Lozo

British Dictionary definitions for interpersonal

interpersonal

/ (ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl) /

adjective

between persons; involving personal relationships

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