interpersonal — relating to relationships or communication between people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to relationships or communication between people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənəl/
Example Sentences
- His interpersonal skills are so bad, he once tried to high-five a mirror.
- The company provides training to improve employees' interpersonal communication.
- She resolved the interpersonal conflict between her coworkers like a professional mediator.
interpersonal
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənəl/]
relating to relationships or communication between people
a woman leans forward attentively while listening to her coworker share something important. Her colleague gestures expressively as he explains a concept with genuine enthusiasm. The woman nods thoughtfully and responds with her own perspective, creating a natural back-and-forth exchange. Their body language shows mutual respect and understanding as they build on each other's ideas. Other team members nearby smile and participate in the warm, collaborative atmosphere. communication and relationships between people in action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin inter (between) combined with the English adjective personal (of or relating to a person). The compound emerged to describe relationships, communication, or dynamics occurring between individual people.
Breakdown
inter- (Latin: between) + personal (from Latin personalis, relating to a person or individual). The prefix inter- indicates the space or connection existing among multiple people.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His interpersonal skills are so bad, he once tried to high-five a mirror.”
“The company provides training to improve employees' interpersonal communication.”
“She resolved the interpersonal conflict between her coworkers like a professional mediator.”
“Online gaming can surprisingly develop your interpersonal skills through teamwork.”
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