non-behavioural
|non/be/hav/iour/al|
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/nɒn-bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
not related to behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-behavioural' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'behavioural' which is derived from 'behaviour', originating from Old French 'behaviour', meaning 'conduct'.
Historical Evolution
'behaviour' changed from the Old French word 'behaviour' and eventually became the modern English word 'behaviour'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'conduct or manner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the way in which one acts or conducts oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving behavior.
The study focused on non-behavioural factors affecting health.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42