behaviour

noun
UK: /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/
US: /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/

  1. The way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially towards others.

    1. His behaviour was good. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog's behaviour improved after the training sessions, demonstrating good progress. [ ] [ ]

  2. The way that someone or something functions or operates.

    1. The car's behaviour is strange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The system's behaviour under heavy load was unpredictable, requiring adjustments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

performance conduct action demeanor attitude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "behaviour" in English means: The way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially towards others., The way that someone or something functions or operates..

The phonetic transcription of "behaviour" is /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/ in British English and /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "behaviour": performance, conduct, action, demeanor, attitude.

Example usage of "behaviour": "His behaviour was good.". More examples on the page.