Meaning & use

interpersonal

adjective·Academic

Relating to relationships, communication, or interactions between people.

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Good interpersonal skills helped her resolve conflicts within the team quickly.

The workshop focused on improving interpersonal communication among coworkers.

A note on using this word

Almost always modifies nouns like 'skills,' 'relationships,' or 'communication,' describing the space between people rather than within one person.

Words with a similar meaning

socialrelational

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