interpersonal

[ in-ter-pur-suh-nl ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈpɜr sə nl /

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adjective

of or pertaining to the relations between persons: He has strong interpersonal skills.

existing or occurring between persons.

Words related to interpersonal

social, mutual, relational, civil, communal

Words nearby interpersonal

interpellant, interpellate, interpellation, interpelviabdominal amputation, interpenetrate, interpersonal, interpersonal theory, interpersonal therapy, interphalangeal joint, interphase, interphone

Origin of interpersonal

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + personal

OTHER WORDS FROM interpersonal

in·ter·per·son·al·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for interpersonal

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
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

We can group the appropriate United States policies into three areas: interpersonal, intergovernmental, and intergenerational.
Our Next Step in the Middle East|Jeremi Suri|October 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The main purpose of social work is to help people cope with stress from interpersonal or social problems.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
"Interpersonal relationships within the office framework," a teacher—Mr. Greystone?
Hex|Laurence Mark Janifer (AKA Larry M. Harris)
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
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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