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Behaviour: meaning, definitions and examples

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behaviour

 

[ bษชหˆheษชvjษ™ ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

human psychology

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. It encompasses actions, reactions, emotions, and habits.

Synonyms

attitude, conduct, conduct, demeanor, deportment, manner

Examples of usage

  • Sheila's behaviour towards her colleagues was always friendly and respectful.
  • His behaviour at the party was completely unacceptable.
  • Children often mimic the behaviour of their parents.
  • The company has a strict code of behaviour for all employees.
  • His erratic behaviour raised concerns among his friends.
Context #2 | Noun

animal science

The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Synonyms

actions, conduct, manner, reactions, responses

Examples of usage

  • The study aimed to analyze the behavior of monkeys in their natural habitat.
  • The dog's behavior changed after being trained by a professional.
  • The behavior of the birds indicated a change in the weather.
  • His aggressive behavior towards strangers was due to fear and insecurity.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

The way in which a computer program operates or functions.

Synonyms

execution, functioning, operation, performance

Examples of usage

  • The behavior of the software was unpredictable after the latest update.
  • Understanding the behavior of the algorithm is crucial for optimizing performance.
  • Programmers need to analyze and modify the behavior of the code for better efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "behaviour" 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 obnaลกanje

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 'behaviour' originated from the Old French word 'behavoir' which meant 'manner of behaving'. It entered the English language in the 15th century and evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to human actions, animal responses, and even computer operations. The concept of behavior has been studied extensively in psychology, sociology, and other fields to understand how individuals and systems interact with their environments.

See also: behave, behavior, misbehave, misbehaving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,534, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.