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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
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The interpersonal moments between these vibrant characters are usually a treat.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
While other shows would have wasted no time to set them up as a romantic couple, Mythic Quest keeps them as platonic friends while still managing to explore deep interpersonal issues.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
John struggled to inspire his team and manage interpersonal dynamics, which created frustration and low morale.
—Divya Divakaran, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above
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“Interpersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpersonal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl
-ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or including relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
-ˈpərs-nə-lē
-ᵊn-ə-
Medical Definition
interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
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