interpersonal

adjective

in·​ter·​per·​son·​al ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
: 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 See all Example Sentences for interpersonal 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interpersonal was in 1842

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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 How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
-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 How to pronounce interpersonal (audio)
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally adverb

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