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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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Research, which included a survey of 929 individuals from 60 countries and a field study in an advertising company, found that teams with more rituals experienced higher engagement, psychological safety, interpersonal knowledge, and job satisfaction.
—Marilyn Zakhour
constance Noonan Hadley, Harvard Business Review, 17 Jan. 2025
Everyone should contribute to this effort so that the atmosphere and level of interpersonal relationships do not create a space for violent acts with human victims.
—Michael D. Carroll and Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Those who seemed to manage the best, in the most chaotic and politicized locations in the government, reported having strong interpersonal connections within their units, as well as outside the government.
—Jaime L Kucinskas, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Maintaining social connections: Strong social connections are linked to better mental health and cognitive function; maintaining social connections and interpersonal relationships may even improve cognitive function.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 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 22 Jan. 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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