Behavioural
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
adjectiveIntermediate📊CommonPsychology
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Definitions
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Of or relating to the behaviour of a person or animal.
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Psychology
Relating to behaviour or the way someone behaves.
The experiment aimed to explore the behavioural changes after the treatment.
💡 Simply: Describing how someone or something acts.
More Examples
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His behavioural issues led to his suspension from school.
How It's Used
Psychology
"The study focused on behavioural patterns in primates."
Education
"Behavioural problems were addressed through positive reinforcement."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "behaviour" + "al", ultimately derived from Old French 'behuire' (to behave) and Latin 'behavere' (to carry oneself).
The word's usage has increased significantly with the rise of psychology and related fields.
Memory tip
Think of 'behave' – this adjective describes things related to how someone or something acts.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"To carry oneself; to act"
Base: behave
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Common misspellings
behavorialbehaviourial
Practice
Usage
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