behavioral — relating to or concerned with behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or concerned with behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat has some weird behavioral issues - it thinks it's a dog and tries to fetch my slippers.
- The behavioral study showed that students perform better with background music.
- His behavioral transformation was amazing - from a couch potato to a fitness enthusiast!
behavioral
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/]
relating to or concerned with behavior
The scientist studied the behavioral differences between shy and outgoing children.
The behavioral scientist watched how children behaved during a game. (BEHAVE + WATCH → behavioral means watching how people behave)
The behavioral lesson became a tutorial that the students remembered like a memorial.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 'behavior,' which originates from the Latin 'havere' (to have, to hold). The semantic development reflects the notion that a person's observable actions represent an outward manifestation of an inner state or condition they possess.
Breakdown
behavior (from Latin havere, to have) + -al (adjective suffix indicating 'of or pertaining to'). The suffix -al transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to or characterized by behavior.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has some weird behavioral issues - it thinks it's a dog and tries to fetch my slippers.”
“The behavioral study showed that students perform better with background music.”
“His behavioral transformation was amazing - from a couch potato to a fitness enthusiast!”
“Behavioral economics explains why people make irrational financial decisions.”
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