Definition

Relating to the internal thoughts and feelings of a person.

Example

She developed her intrapersonal skills to better understand her emotions.

Conversation

I've been working on my intrapersonal skills lately.

Oh really? What does that involve?

It means understanding my own thoughts and feelings better.

That sounds useful! It helps to know yourself more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intrapersonal is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "personalis" (from Latin "persona", meaning person). The word describes processes or interactions that occur within an individual, relating to their own thoughts and feelings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'within' ('intra-') and 'person' ('persona') to remember that intrapersonal refers to things happening inside a person.

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