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behavior

behavior

116 4.4
The way a material or system acts under certain conditions
  • noun
  • /bɪˈheɪvjər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : comportamiento
  • Observing the behavior of liquids at different temperatures allows scientists to predict their reactions.
  • dynamic behavior
  • behavior of materials
  • understand system behavior

Gold would have to change it's it's behavior and do an abrupt U-turn.

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Examples

  • For example, although increased foraging improves the resources available for reproduction, foraging behavior might lead to greater mortality.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It represents periodic behavior of the system.

  • So do we see the same kind of behavior in web traffic?

  • And then I want to analyze what its behavior is, OK.

  • You can log the behavior of things exactly.

  • At Harvard, we must strive to model the behavior we hope to see elsewhere.

  • The macroscopic scale suggests a focus on global crowd behavior, requiring a comprehensive point of view.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Technology is advancing toward the integration of massive quantities of user behavior and large-scale human-generated knowledge bases.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Reinforcement focuses on observable behavior but ignores the emotional or cognitive aspects of the child.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Researchers studied the migratory behavior of birds to understand their navigation methods.

Compounds

Ways people act and react to others and their surroundings

Actions that hurt or try to control other people

behavior modification
  • Specialized
6 4.5

A way to change unwanted actions by rewarding the good and discouraging the bad

behavior therapy
  • Specialized
3 3.9

A treatment that helps people change actions they do not want by rewarding better ones

A set of rules members of a group like a school or company must follow

Very bold, shameless actions that ignore normal rules

dickish behavior
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Rude, selfish actions that hurt or upset other people

Actions in public that disturb other people or cause trouble

1 7.8

Violent actions that try to scare or hurt other people

1 5.8

Actions or words that hurt other people's feelings and damage relationships

Trying too hard to please others by being polite and friendly in a way that does not seem honest

8.4

Very cruel or violent actions like those of a wild animal that hurt people

brain behavior
  • Specialized
5.6

The way brain activity links to a person's actions

catty behavior
  • Offensive
7.7

Mean words or actions that secretly hurt people in a social group

Wanting too much attention and support from someone

9.9

Strange actions that make other people feel uncomfortable or unsafe

A rule that lets men have more freedom about sex than women and judges them more harshly

douchey behavior
  • Offensive
9.9

Rude selfish actions that ignore other people's feelings

9.9

Loud, rough, slightly rude actions that seem cheerful and not polite

autistic behavior
  • Specialized
6.8

Actions and reactions common in people with autism

fuckskull behavior
  • Offensive
9.9

Very rude, foolish actions that show little common sense

klutzy behavior
  • Informal
7.7

Clumsy actions that cause small accidents or mistakes

7.3

Acting to get attention from other people in a selfish, showy way

Not giving money or help when others expect it

9.9

Rude or impolite actions that traditional Indian people see as wrong

gimboid behavior
  • Offensive
9.9

To act in an awkward, silly way that makes others feel embarrassed or annoyed

9.9

Mean actions that spoil other people's fun

9.9

Rude actions that show bad manners and offend others

gropy behavior
  • Offensive
9.9

Touching someone in a sexual way without their permission

9.9

A very showy way of behaving to get attention

A way of acting in public that often includes loud, demanding complaints and asking to speak to a manager

relaxation behavior
  • Specialized
8.1

The way a physical system slowly returns to its normal state after a disturbance

Actions that are loud and show too much confidence

rummy behavior
  • Archaic
9.6

Acting in a strange way that surprises other people

9.9

Behavior like a strict church leader who judges others

9.9

An insulting phrase for rude or criminal actions blamed on certain travelling communities

9.9

Actions like those of people who follow the Pope

9.9

Actions that are unpredictable and that many people find offensive

9.9

A very cruel or dishonest action that hurts other people

Sudden unpredictable mood changes that affect how a person acts

trampy behavior
  • Offensive
9.3

Acting in a sexual way that people think is improper

9.9

Actions that show sexual interest in a way people strongly disapprove

9.9

Walking or doing things while asleep without knowing it

9.9

Clumsy or very energetic actions that draw attention and often make people laugh

9.9

Socially awkward or unusual actions that may offend people

9.0

Nervous, strange actions that make people feel uneasy

9.9

Acting like a straight person to fit in or hide true self

Rude actions that show a lack of politeness

9.9

Strong support for the government and its messages without question, often seen in Russia

wankstain behavior
  • Offensive
9.9

Very rude and shameful behavior that makes people feel disgusted

How Reactive

behavior
  • Specialized
116 4.4
inertia
14 6.5

Surface Forms

behavior singular
behaviors plural
behaviours plural
behaviour singular

Morphology

behavior = behave (transparent) = behave + ior

The scientific/technical sense names how something 'behaves' under conditions and is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

Behavior can also mean how a thing acts, and this use comes from the same root: behave (from be- + have) meaning to 'act or hold itself'. So when scientists talk about the behavior of a material, they mean how it 'acts' under certain conditions.