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Meaning of behavior
The primary meaning of the word "behavior" refers to the way in which someone or something acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others.
Etymology of behavior
The word "behavior" originated from the Old French word "behavoir", which is derived from "be" (well) and "havoir" (to have), and was later influenced by the Latin word "habere" (to have)
Historically, the term "behavior" emerged in the 15th century to describe the manner or way in which someone or something acts or conducts themselves
Synonyms
action
activity
acts
bearing
conduct
demeanor
deportment
manner
manners
attitude
way
ways
method
methods
mode
modes
custom
customs
habit
habits
practice
practices
procedure
procedures
behavior pattern
behavioral pattern
reaction
reactions
response
responses
performance
performances
operation
operations
behaviorism
conductance
conduction.
Definitions
- The way in which someone or something acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others
- The study of human or animal behavior, especially as a natural science
- The response of an electronic device or system to a given input or stimulus
Usage Examples
- The company's behavior towards its employees has been criticized for being unfair
- The child's behavior in school has improved significantly since the new teacher took over
- The behavior of the stock market can be unpredictable and volatile
Antonyms
misbehavior
disobedience
disorder
chaos
anarchy
misdeed
misconduct
wrongdoing
delinquency
unruliness
lawlessness
rebelliousness
noncompliance
nonconformity
inaction
inactivity
inactiveness
passivity
passiveness.