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interpersonal

UK/ɪntə'pɜːs(ə)n(ə)l/US/.intә'pә:sәnәl/
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

人际的;人与人之间的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
inter-between, among
+
personperson, mask
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=interpersonal

inter- (between) + personal = 'between persons.' It labels whatever happens in the space connecting two people — communication, conflict, trust. 'Interpersonal skills' are the abilities you use when dealing with others.

Root person still carries 15 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.interpersonal skills人际交往能力
  • 2.interpersonal communication人际沟通
  • 3.interpersonal relationships人际关系
  • 4.interpersonal conflict人际冲突

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Strong interpersonal skills help you build trust with clients.

  • 2.

    The course focuses on interpersonal communication in the workplace.

  • 3.

    Interpersonal conflict on the team slowed the whole project down.

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