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Definition of behaviour - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
actionsUK way a person or animal actsUK
- Her behaviour at the party was exemplary.
2.
functioningTECH. UK way something functions under conditionsTECH. UK
- The behaviour of the engine was erratic.
3.
in technologyTECH. UK response of a system or machineTECH. UK
- The software's behaviour can be unpredictable if not properly tested..
Expressions with behaviour
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alteration in conduct or actions
Stress can cause a significant change in behaviour.
conduct that is very polite and proper
She was on her best behaviour at the interview.
actions that are not fair or sensible
His unreasonable behaviour caused a lot of problems at work.
pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person
The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.
actions that make others feel scared of possible harm or violence
The teacher reported the student's threatening behaviour to the school principal.
acting very politely and well-mannered
During the interview, she was on her best behaviour.
repeated actions that cause trouble for others at home school or work
The teacher met with the parents to discuss his behaviour problems.
actions and choices of buyers when getting and using goods or services
The company studied consumer behaviour before launching the new product.
collective movement of animals in a group
Herd behaviour in wildebeests helps them avoid predators.
behavior learned through experience or observation
The bird's song is an acquired behaviour, not an instinct.
psychological treatment changing behavior through learning techniques
Behaviour therapy helped him overcome his fear of heights.
patterns of how people decide to purchase and use products or services
The company studied customer buying behaviour before launching the new product.
repetitive actions done to reduce anxiety even if they cause harm
Compulsive behaviour made him wash his hands many times a day.
usual patterns and actions an organism shows while finding and eating food
Researchers recorded the feeding behaviour of the chicks every morning.
action or response gained by experience or teaching
Language use is an example of learned behaviour.
observable actions and reactions of animals in different situations
The documentary explored animal behaviour in the wild during mating season.
planned use of techniques to change how a person or animal acts
The therapist used behaviour modification to reduce the child's aggressive outbursts.
choosing an option that is good enough
Under deadline pressure, satisficing behaviour led her to choose the first workable plan.
Origin of behaviour
Middle English, behavien (to have) + -our (suffix)
Terms with behaviour included in their meaning
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strange
having an unusually strange character or behaviour
fashion
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour or appearance
helpful advice
advice or guidance on conduct or behaviour
diplomacy
official rules for diplomatic behaviour
impress
engage in ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress
society
severe social disapproval of a person or behaviour
courtesy
show courteous behaviour towards
technology
define a new behaviour of a method in programming
cowardice
cowardly behaviour in challenging situations
fun
engage in playful behaviour
psychology
observable outward behaviour or appearance of a person
technology
part of a system allowing code to modify behaviour
behavior
suspicious behaviour or the act of loitering with intent
acr: Anti-Social Behaviour
actions that disturb or harm other people
acr: Anti-Social Behaviour Order
legal order restricting antisocial behavior
mathematics
autoregressive process used to model natural behaviour
behaviour
stubborn attitude refusing to change opinions or desires
medical
recognized mental health condition that seriously affects thoughts emotions or behaviour
legal
crime involving unwanted sexual contact or illegal sexual behaviour
psychology
pertaining to the study of behaviour
social science
application of science to study behaviour
science
study of human and animal behaviour
Examples of behaviour in a sentence
His behaviour in class was disruptive. The behaviour of the software was unpredictable. Scientists studied the behaviour of the material under stress. The robot's behaviour changed after the update. Unexpected behaviour in the system caused a delay.
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- French:comportement, fonctionnement, ...
- German:Verhalten, Arbeitsweise, ...
- Italian:comportamento, funzionamento, ...
- Spanish:comportamiento, funcionamiento, ...
- Portuguese:comportamento, funcionamento, ...
- Chinese:行为, 运作方式, ...
- Japanese:行動, 動作, ...
- Arabic:سُلُوك, طريقة عَمَل, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת, ...
- Russian:поведение, работа, ...
- Ukrainian:поведінка, функціонування, ...
- Hindi:व्यवहार, कार्यप्रणाली, ...
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