interpersonal
ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl̩
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Definition of interpersonal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
relationshiprelating to relationships between people
  • Interpersonal skills are crucial for team success.
relational social
2.
group interactionoccurring among or involving several people
  • The meeting focused on interpersonal dynamics.
interactive social
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Expressions with interpersonal

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skills for effective communication with people
Good interpersonal skills are essential for customer service roles.
natural rapport, shared understanding and attraction between two people
They had instant interpersonal chemistry during their first conversation.

Origin of interpersonal

Latin, inter (between) + personal (individual)

Terms with interpersonal included in their meaning

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relationship
interpersonal relationships with people around you
interpersonal interaction
abilities to interact effectively with others
work
interpersonal dynamics and conflicts at work
interpersonal conflict
conflict due to incompatible personalities
interpersonal harmony
restore friendly relations with someone after conflict
interpersonal skills
habitually engage agreeably in social or work activities
psychology
craving for interpersonal physical contact like hugs
interpersonal
personal skill for effective interaction with others

Examples of interpersonal in a sentence

  • Her interpersonal approach made her a great leader.
  • Interpersonal skills are essential for this job.
  • They studied interpersonal communication in class.

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  1. French:interpersonnel, ...
  2. German:zwischenmenschlich, ...
  3. Italian:interpersonale, ...
  4. Spanish:interpersonal, ...
  5. Portuguese:interpessoal, ...
  6. Chinese:人际的, 人际互动的, ...
  7. Japanese:対人の, 相互作用の, ...
  8. Arabic:بَيْنَ شَخْصِي, بَيْنَشَخْصِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּין־אִישִׁי, בֵּין אִישִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:межличностный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:міжособистісний, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतरव्यक्तिक, अंतरवैयक्तिक, ...

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