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

Examples of interpersonal in a Sentence

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Financial worries, disrupted routines, fatigue and interpersonal dynamics rank as some of the top causes. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025 The stakes are high, and there are the usual interpersonal fights to sort out amongst all the battles with intergalactic creatures. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 Management and sales roles like insurance sales agent are ideal for people who have strong interpersonal skills, according to Chan. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025 Other interpersonal storylines resolved in Volume 2 are the ongoing questions of what would happen to Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and Jonathan as a couple, and why exactly Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) has been so angry at Steve (Joe Keery). Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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