behavior

English

[bɪˈheɪvjɚ], [bɪˈheɪvjə]

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Human conduct relative to social norms.
  • (uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
  • (uncountable) A state of probation about one's conduct.
  • (countable) An instance of the way a living creature behaves.
  • (countable) Observable response produced by an organism.
  • (uncountable) The way a device or system operates.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English behavoure suf from English behave root from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂p- (seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keh₂p-

Gloss

seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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