behavior

Definition

  • n. manner of acting or controlling yourself
  • n. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
  • n. (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

Word forms

Plural
behaviors

Example sentences

  1. n.

    His behavior in class is very respectful and attentive.

  2. n.

    The doctor studied her patient's behavior to understand the symptoms better.