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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
Examples of interpersonal in a Sentence
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Throughout dozens of attempts, players learned about the interpersonal dynamics between the gods — many of whom are petty, aiding Zag against his father’s will just for yuks — as well as the rich backstories of other characters
Enter Hades II.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
Some members noted that key symptoms such as identity disturbance, outbursts of anger, and unstable interpersonal relations also featured in narcissistic and histrionic personality disorders.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
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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 23 May. 2024.
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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