interindividual

adjective

in·​ter·​in·​di·​vid·​u·​al ˌin-tər-ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wəl How to pronounce interindividual (audio)
-ˈvij-wəl,
-ˈvi-jəl,
-ˈvi-jü-əl
variants or inter-individual
: taking place between or involving individuals
interindividual variations
interindividual communication

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Like the rational actor model of economics there is some utility in focusing on the interindividual invariant aspects of cognition. Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interindividual was in 1838

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“Interindividual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interindividual. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

interindividual

adjective
in·​ter·​in·​di·​vid·​u·​al -ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wəl, -ˈvij-əl How to pronounce interindividual (audio)
: involving or taking place between individuals
interindividual conflicts
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