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Definition of Behaviour
1. Noun. The action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances. "The behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"
2. Noun. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people.
Exact synonyms: Behavior, Conduct, Demeanor, Demeanour, Deportment
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Manners, Citizenship, Swashbuckling, Correctitude, Properness, Propriety, Improperness, Impropriety, Manner, Personal Manner
Derivative terms: Conduct, Deport
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Manners, Citizenship, Swashbuckling, Correctitude, Properness, Propriety, Improperness, Impropriety, Manner, Personal Manner
Derivative terms: Conduct, Deport
3. Noun. (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation.
Exact synonyms: Behavior
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Territoriality
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Territoriality
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
4. Noun. Manner of acting or controlling yourself.
Exact synonyms: Behavior, Conduct, Doings
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Aggression, Bohemianism, Dirty Pool, Dirty Tricks, Discourtesy, Offence, Offense, Offensive Activity, Easiness, The Way Of The World, The Ways Of The World
Derivative terms: Conduct
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Aggression, Bohemianism, Dirty Pool, Dirty Tricks, Discourtesy, Offence, Offense, Offensive Activity, Easiness, The Way Of The World, The Ways Of The World
Derivative terms: Conduct
Definition of Behaviour
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Medical Definition of Behaviour
1. The observable response a person makes to any situation. (12 Dec 1998)