What does behaviour mean?
Definitions for behaviour
bɪˈheɪv yərbe·hav·iour
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word behaviour.
Princeton's WordNet
behavior, behaviournoun
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
"the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"
demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportmentnoun
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
behavior, behaviournoun
(psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
behavior, behaviour, conduct, doingsnoun
manner of acting or controlling yourself
Wiktionary
behaviournoun
The way matter moves or acts.
Etymology: See usage notes below.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Behaviournoun
Etymology: from behave.
Mopsa, curious in any thing but her own good behaviour, followed Zelmane. Philip Sidney.
And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands. 1 Sam. xxi. 13.
Well witnessing the most submissive behaviour, that a thralled heart could express. Philip Sidney.
When we make profession of our faith, we stand; when we acknowledge our sins, or seek unto God for favour, we fall down; because the gesture of constancy becometh us best in the one, in the other the behaviour of humility. Richard Hooker, b. v.
One man sees how much another man is a fool, when he dedicates his behaviour to love. William Shakespeare, Much ado about Noth.
He marked, in Dora’s dancing, good grace and handsome behaviour. Philip Sidney, b. i.
The beautiful prove accomplished, but not of great spirit; and study, for the most part, rather behaviour than virtue. Francis Bacon, Ornam. Rational. №. 63.
He who adviseth the philosopher, altogether devoted to the Muses, sometimes to offer sacrifice to the altars of the Graces, thought knowledge imperfect without behaviour. Henry Wotton.
To him, who hath a prospect of the state that attends men after this life, depending on their behaviour here, the measures of good and evil are changed. John Locke.
Tyrants themselves are upon their behaviour to a superiour power. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.
Wikipedia
behaviour
Behavior (American English) or behaviour (British English) is the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems or artificial entities in some environment. These systems can include other systems or organisms as well as the inanimate physical environment. It is the computed response of the system or organism to various stimuli or inputs, whether internal or external, conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary.Taking a behavior informatics perspective, a behavior consists of actor, operation, interactions, and their properties. This can be represented as a behavior vector.
ChatGPT
behaviour
Behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an individual, group, or organism in response to specific stimuli or situations. It encompasses a wide range of physical and mental activities, from conscious decisions and voluntary movements to subconscious impulses and automatic processes. Behaviour can be influenced by genetics, environment, culture, or learned experiences and can be observed, understood, predicted, or modified through various scientific, psychological, or sociological methods and theories.
Wikidata
Behaviour
Behaviour is the fourth studio album by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was first released in 1990. A special edition Japanese release included an additional Mini CD, exclusive artwork and printed lyrics in a white velvet-like box.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
behaviour
The action and qualities of a ship under different impulses. Seamen speak of the manner in which she behaves, as if she acted by her own instinct.
Editors Contribution
behaviour
A responsible, mature and ethical way of behaving.
The behaviour of everyone was amazing, there is such a feeling of unity, love, solidarity and empathy with everyone looking after each other to ensure optimum health, right to life, human rights and shared prosperity for everyone.
Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020
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Behaviour
Behavior vs. Behaviour -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Behavior and Behaviour.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'behaviour' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #778
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'behaviour' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1903
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'behaviour' in Nouns Frequency: #338
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of behaviour in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of behaviour in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of behaviour in a Sentence
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Resolving these issues is an important part of our plan for Barclays and, although it may be difficult, I expect that we will make significant progress in this area in 2015, i regard the behaviour at the centre of these investigations as wholly incompatible with our values, and I share the frustration of colleagues and shareholders that matters like these continue to cast a shadow over our business.
The question is not if individuals, or groups of individuals are collaborating to rig the game for themselves, the question is if this has any material effect, i'm not convinced collusive behaviour will have a meaningful effect micro-economically to the structure of gold trading around the world.
When I see today how almost everyone has completely changed their behaviour, how the vast majority of you really do avoid any unnecessary contact, precisely because it can also contain a risk of infection, then I would simply like to say: thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The east coast of Yorkshire is known as the Dinosaur Coast for very good reasons, although these different types do not necessarily represent the same number of different dinosaurs, they do indicate a diverse ecosystem of animals including both carnivores and herbivores that roamed the Jurassic coastal plain and (river) complex some 160-175 million years ago. The prints also allow us to interpret their behaviour. Thus, we have records of walking, running and swimming dinosaurs.
Our fundamental values are under attack. norwich has a proud history of being a welcoming city, and, rest assured, we will not tolerate behaviour of this kind.
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- سلوكArabic
- държание, поведениеBulgarian
- আচরণBengali
- emzalc'h, doare d'oberBreton
- conducta, comportamentCatalan, Valencian
- chování, jednáníCzech
- opførselDanish
- Betragen, Verhaltensweise, Führung, Verhalten, BenehmenGerman
- συμπεριφοράGreek
- kondutoEsperanto
- comportamiento, conductaSpanish
- käytös, käyttäytyminenFinnish
- conduite, comportementFrench
- dol a-mach, giùlanScottish Gaelic
- התנהגותHebrew
- बर्तावHindi
- comportamentoInterlingua
- tingkah laku, sifat, perilakuIndonesian
- comportamento, condottaItalian
- 反応, 振舞い, 行動, 振る舞い, 行儀Japanese
- 行動, 행위, 行爲, 행동Korean
- actio, actusLatin
- whanongaMāori
- mġiebaMaltese
- gedrag, gedragingenDutch
- zachowanie, maniery, postępowaniePolish
- comportamentoPortuguese
- purtare, comportare, comportamentRomanian
- поведениеRussian
- beteendeSwedish
- tabiaSwahili
- నడత, ప్రవర్తనTelugu
- davranışTurkish
- xulq-odat, fe'latvorUzbek
- 行为Chinese
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