behaviors

4 definitions • 6 examples

the way that someone behaves:

Her behavior is often appalling.

He was notorious for his violent and threatening behavior.

the way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions:

His research involved the study of instinctive behavior in birds.

These behaviors can be observed among many children who have lost a parent or other loved one.

a particular way of acting:

[ U ] Many people complained about the behavior of some of the fans, who were loud and threatening to those around them.

[ C ] This approach can help identify common behaviors and their causes.

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