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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