behavior US
bɪˈheɪvjə
See also: behaviour (UK)
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Definition of behavior - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sociologyUShuman conduct relative to social normsUS
  • His behavior at the party was inappropriate.
conduct demeanor
2.
psychologyTECH.USaction or reaction of something under specified circumstancesTECH.US
  • The chemical's behavior changes at high temperatures.
action conduct demeanor
3.
organism actionsTECH.USobservable response produced by an organismTECH.US
  • The behavior of the mice was recorded during the experiment.
conduct demeanor
4.
self-controlUSmanner of acting or controlling yourselfUS
  • Her behavior showed great self-control under pressure.
comportment conduct demeanor
5.
device operationTECH.USway a device or system operatesTECH.US
  • The behavior of the software was unpredictable.
functioning operation
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Expressions with behavior

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acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation
During the interview, she was on her best behavior.
imitate someone's actions or mannerisms
He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.
set of rules for acceptable conduct
The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.
exemplary conduct that others should follow
Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.
alteration in how a person or group usually acts or responds
The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.
chaotic actions lacking organization
The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

Origin of behavior

Latin, habere (to have, hold)

Terms with behavior included in their meaning

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kindadj.
friendly generous
shows a friendly, generous, or caring nature or behavior
school subject
science of matter, its composition, changes, and behavior
kindadj.
behavior
pleasant or agreeable or mild
lazyadj.
behavior
unwilling to work or make an effort
meanadj.
unkind behavior
unkind, spiteful
nicelyadv.
behavior
in a kind or friendly manner
commitment
give assurance of future action or behavior
behavior
not forget to do something required

Examples of behavior in a sentence

  • The teacher praised the students' behavior during the trip.
  • The behavior of the animal was unpredictable.
  • Studying human behavior can be complex.
  • The behavior of the birds was fascinating to observe.
  • Researchers analyzed the behavior of dolphins in the wild.
  • His behavior at the meeting was exemplary.

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  1. French:comportement, ...
  2. German:Verhalten, Aktion, ...
  3. Italian:comportamento, reazione, ...
  4. Spanish:comportamiento, reacción, ...
  5. Portuguese:comportamento, maneira de agir, ...
  6. Chinese:行为, 反应, ...
  7. Japanese:行動, 挙動, ...
  8. Arabic:سُلُوك, تصرف, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת, ...
  10. Russian:поведение, реакция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поведінка, реакція, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यवहार, प्रतिक्रिया, ...
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