Behavior

Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjər/

Definitions of behavior

noun the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others

Example Sentences

Examples of behavior in a Sentence

formal The psychologist studied the behavior of the patients in the clinic.

informal I noticed some strange behavior from my neighbor yesterday.

slang His behavior at the party was totally out of line.

figurative The behavior of the stock market can be unpredictable at times.

Grammatical Forms of behavior

• past tense: behaved
• plural: behaviors
• comparative: more behavior
• superlative: most behavior
• present tense: behave
• future tense: will behave
• perfect tense: have behaved
• continuous tense: is behaving
• singular: behavior
• positive degree: good behavior
• infinitive: to behave
• gerund: behaving
• participle: behaving

Origin and Evolution of behavior

First Known Use: 1390 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'behavior' originated from the Old French word 'comportement' which was derived from the Latin word 'comportare' meaning 'to conduct or manage'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'behavior' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to actions, conduct, and mannerisms in various contexts such as psychology, sociology, and everyday interactions.