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interpersonalrelating 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
💡 Concept

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

True interpersonal magic turns rehearsal personal!
🎵 Rhyme

True interpersonal magic turns rehearsal personal!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixinter--
Rootperson
Suffix--al

🎵Rhyme

personaldispersalrehearsal
personal
dispersal
rehearsal

🔗Collocations

interpersonal skills
interpersonal communication
interpersonal relationships
interpersonal conflict
develop interpersonal abilities
interpersonal dynamics

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

socialrelationalinteractivecommunicative

Antonyms

intrapersonalindividualsolitary

Related

relationshipcommunicationinteractionnetworkingteamwork

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