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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British Dictionary definitions for interpersonal
interpersonal
/ (ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl) /
adjective
between persons; involving personal relationships
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