Behavior: meaning, definitions and examples

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behavior

 

[ bษชหˆheษชvjษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal behavior

The way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus. It is influenced by genetic, environmental, and situational factors.

Synonyms

conduct, demeanor, mannerism

Examples of usage

  • The scientist studied the behavior of monkeys in the wild.
  • Her aggressive behavior towards others made her unpopular in the group.
Context #2 | Noun

criminal behavior

Actions that are illegal or morally wrong, often punishable by law. It can include a range of activities from theft to violence.

Synonyms

delinquency, misconduct, offense

Examples of usage

  • The police are trained to identify and prevent criminal behavior.
  • The suspect's behavior in the interrogation room raised suspicions.
Context #3 | Noun

online behavior

The way individuals act on the internet, including social media platforms. It encompasses interactions, posts, and digital communication.

Synonyms

digital conduct, internet etiquette, online etiquette

Examples of usage

  • Cyberbullying is a serious issue related to online behavior.
  • Users are encouraged to be mindful of their online behavior and its impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "behavior" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comportamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verhalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perilaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตะดั–ะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zachowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comportement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comportamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท davranฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vedenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hegรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะตะท-า›าฑะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davranฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comportamiento

Etymology

The word 'behavior' originated from the Old French word 'behaviour', which meant 'conduct or bearing'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the way individuals and animals act in various situations. The study of behavior has been a significant area in psychology, sociology, and biology, exploring the factors that influence actions and reactions. Understanding behavior helps in predicting and managing human interactions and responses.

See also: behave, behaviour, misbehave, misbehaving.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,014, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.