Meaning & Definition of Behavior in English
English⟶
Behavior
/bɪhevjər/
noun
1. Manner of acting or controlling yourself
synonym:
- behavior,
- behaviour,
- conduct,
- doings
2. The action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
- "The behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"
synonym:
- behavior,
- behaviour
3. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
synonym:
- demeanor,
- demeanour,
- behavior,
- behaviour,
- conduct,
- deportment
4. (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
synonym:
- behavior,
- behaviour
Examples of using
Don't you realize your behavior reflects on all of us?
Judge people not by age, but by behavior. Years are deceptive.
Such behavior shouldn't be permitted.