Interpersonal Meaning
/ˌɪntəˈrpɜrsənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBetween two or more people.
Sentence Examples
Changing the system is difficult, not to mention the interpersonal relationships.
Tom has no interpersonal skills.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Good communication skills are essential for healthy ____ relationships at work and home.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Good ____ skills are essential for anyone who wants to work in sales, marketing, or human resources.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- Middle English personal English personal English interpersonal From inter- + personal.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"By slightly modifying Piaget's scheme of the development of the capacity to follow and be aware of rules, I propose to distinguish three stages, or types, of mastery of interpersonal processes: coercion, self-help, and cooperation."
— 1974, Thomas S. Szasz, M.D., chapter 13, in The Myth of Mental Illness, →ISBN, page 213:
"The complexity of having so many organisations involved, and the deep integration required, has undoubtedly tested the interpersonal skills of project leaders who have had little face-to-face contact."
— 2021 June 2, Paul Stephen, “Advances made in digital revolution”, in RAIL, number 932, page 58:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Good communication skills are essential for healthy ____ relationships at work and home.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Good ____ skills are essential for anyone who wants to work in sales, marketing, or human resources.