intrapersonal
Americanadjective
Usage
What does intrapersonal mean? Intrapersonal means “within a person,” that is, taking place within one person’s self or mind. It’s not to be confused with interpersonal, which refers to something occurring “between people.”Example: Your intrapersonal awareness is very strong, but there’s such a thing as too much self-examination.
Etymology
Origin of intrapersonal
First recorded in 1905–10; intra- ( def. ) + personal ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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The top 37 characteristics were then grouped into six domains: intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, organizational, policy, and environment.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
"When a child's parents or caregivers engage in attuned interactions the brain is sculpted in ways that support healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics," Manly said.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2023
We understand the intrapersonal work that goes into growing our natural hair.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
You could have musical intelligence, verbal intelligence, naturalistic intelligence ... or intrapersonal intelligence, which is the ability to go within yourself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2020
Authors Jerry Bubrick, Ingrid Wickelgren and Emily Laber-Warren do an excellent job of explaining the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics between parents and children with fragile emotions and challenging behaviors.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 28, 2014
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