Behavioral Patterns

noun a male adult human being of moderate or ordinary qualities or abilities

• The average man is said to live up to 79 years old.
• Your average man probably spends most of his time watching TV.
• The average Joe doesn't stand a chance against that competition.
• In the grand scheme of things, the average man is just a drop in the ocean.

adjective describing a behavior that is done regularly or repeatedly

• His habitual tardiness was starting to become a problem in the workplace.
• She has a habitual tendency to leave her dirty dishes in the sink.
• His habitual snacking is really starting to show on his waistline.
• The old house had a habitual creaking sound that added to its eerie atmosphere.

adverb In a habitual manner; regularly or repeatedly

• She habitually arrives at the office ten minutes early every day.
• He habitually forgets his keys and has to ask for a spare.
• They habitually binge-watch TV shows on weekends.
• The old man habitually reminisces about his youth.

noun a habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

adjective relating to or characteristic of a person's mannerism

• The artist's work is known for its attention to detail and precise mannerisms.
• She always copies his mannerisms, it's kind of funny to watch.
• I can't stand his fake mannerisms, he's always trying to act cool.
• His constant fidgeting could be seen as a mannerism of nervousness.

noun the action of persistently complaining or fault-finding

adjective repeatedly complaining or fault-finding in an annoying way

• She was tired of his constant nagging about her work habits.
• Stop nagging me about cleaning my room, I'll get to it eventually!
• My mom is always on my case, nagging me to do my homework.
• The sound of the dripping faucet was like a nagging reminder of the plumbing issue.

noun a tendency to act or think in a particular way, especially one that is considered to be a natural or inherent quality

• Genetic predisposition can influence a person's likelihood of developing certain health conditions.
• Some people have a natural predisposition for sports, while others prefer other hobbies.
• I've always had a predisposition for spicy food, I can't get enough of it!
• Her upbringing gave her a predisposition towards kindness and empathy.

adjective describing a action that is done again or repeatedly

• The experiment was conducted multiple times to ensure repeated results.
• I told him repeatedly not to forget his keys.
• She kept on nagging me over and over again about my messy room.
• The song's chorus was repeated throughout the entire performance.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'typical' which means having the distinctive qualities or characteristics of a particular type or group

• The typical behavior of a professional is to always be punctual and well-prepared.
• It's typical for him to be late to every meeting.
• She's a typical party animal, always the last one to leave.
• His painting style is quite typical of the impressionist movement.

verb to represent or symbolize

adjective serving as a typical example of something

• The painting is a masterpiece, typifying the artist's unique style.
• Her outfit is typifying the latest fashion trends.
• That car is typifying the definition of 'cool'.
• His actions are typifying the saying 'actions speak louder than words'.

noun the care and training a child receives while growing up

• Her upbringing in a strict household instilled a strong sense of discipline in her.
• His upbringing was pretty rough, but it made him tough.
• My upbringing was all over the place, but it shaped me into who I am today.
• The city's rich cultural upbringing is evident in its diverse population.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The trait for being good at sports seems to run in the family.
• I guess being a good cook just runs in the family.
• Being a party animal definitely runs in the family.
• The entrepreneurial spirit seems to run in the family.