Definition & Meaning of "behavior"in English

Behavior

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Despite his age, the child displayed mature behavior.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

(psychology) the way a person or an animal acts in different situations or responds to stimuli

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