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interpersonal

[ in-ter-pur-suh-nl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or pertaining to the relations between persons:
As a leader goes higher in an organization, commonly their technical skills are called upon less and less, while their interpersonal skills become more important.
existing or occurring between persons:
It is unlikely that someone with paranoia will thrive in interpersonal relationships.
She is trained and certified in the treatment of emotional trauma resulting from interpersonal violence.

interpersonal

/ ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl /

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + personal

Tourism has built my confidence [and] improved my interpersonal skills.

Other, larger considerations inevitably intervened—spiritual, interpersonal, socio-political.

There are specialties where interpersonal skills can take a backseat without harm to patient well-being.

It's a show with gay characters, but their issues are work, relationships, interpersonal.

This 27-inch “interpersonal computer” allows four people to use it simultaneously.

The intention to care, to nurture the other as caring, is expressed in interpersonal ways as well as in technological competence.

Thus problem solving involves both the physical world and the interpersonal world.

Many ordinary problems involve not only physical, concrete parts but also interpersonal elements.

Students should have strategies for managing interpersonal relationships, both good and bad.

Character traits and values are discussed in the section on interpersonal relationships.

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