interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl 
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
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There was also the fact that the women had been in a hothouse of writing, recording, and touring together throughout the turbulence of their early 20s; interpersonal conflicts abounded.
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Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
The elements of the model include interpersonal stimuli (between people) or intrapersonal stimuli (within people), environmental stimuli, and marketing stimuli.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The former Nebraska senator urged lawmakers to focus more on community building and interpersonal relationships, not their professional titles.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Studies on early-stage companies suggest that interpersonal strain, not market conditions, is one of the leading causes of founder breakups, with some research indicating that teams built on personal relationships are more prone to conflict and turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
The elements of the model include interpersonal stimuli (between people) or intrapersonal stimuli (within people), environmental stimuli, and marketing stimuli.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The former Nebraska senator urged lawmakers to focus more on community building and interpersonal relationships, not their professional titles.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Studies on early-stage companies suggest that interpersonal strain, not market conditions, is one of the leading causes of founder breakups, with some research indicating that teams built on personal relationships are more prone to conflict and turnover.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interpersonal
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“Interpersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpersonal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl
-ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or including relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
-ˈpərs-nə-lē,
-ᵊn-ə-
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
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