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

Recent Examples on the Web

In other professions, particularly those involving complex judgment or interpersonal interaction, AI is more often used to strip away routine tasks, leaving workers to focus on higher-value work. —Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Its goal is ending interpersonal violence and promoting forgiveness. —Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026

The fame took a toll on their interpersonal relationships, too. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026

The leadership team also spoke of the program’s ability to foster interpersonal growth among students as well as team-building and communication skills. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interpersonal

• intrapersonal
• impersonal
• nonpersonal
• transpersonal
• personal

Kids Definition

interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl 

-ᵊn-əl

: being, relating to, or including relations between persons

interpersonally

-ˈpərs-nə-lē, 

-ᵊn-ə-

adverb

Medical Definition

interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al -ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl 

: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

interpersonally

-ē 

adverb