behavioral
|be/hav/ior/al|
B2
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
(behavior)
way of acting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'behavioral' originates from the word 'behavior,' which comes from the Old French 'behave,' meaning 'to conduct oneself.'
Historical Evolution
'behavior' evolved from the Middle English word 'behaveour,' which was derived from the Old French 'behaveour.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the way one acts,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
The study focused on the behavioral patterns of children.
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