interpersonal

adjective in·ter·per·son·al \-ˈpərs-nəl, -ˈpər-sə-nəl\

: relating to or involving relations between people : existing or happening between people

Full Definition of INTERPERSONAL

: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

— in·ter·per·son·al·ly adverb

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adjective in·ter·per·son·al \-ˈpərs-nəl, -^ən-əl\

: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

—in·ter·per·son·al·ly \-ē\ adverb

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