Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

emotional intelligence

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: emo-tion-al in-tel-li-gence
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The concepts of emotional intelligence (EI), self-worth, authenticity and employee meditation rooms might conjure up thoughts of new age healing centers."

Usage

Inflected Forms

emotional intelligences (plural)

Synonyms

EI

Questions

What does emotional intelligence mean?: The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

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