Behaviours Meaning in English
word · lemma: behaviour
bɪˈheɪvjɝz
bi-HAYV-yurz
bɪhˈeɪvjəz
bi-HAYV-yuhz
Definition
Ways in which people or animals act, especially in response to situations or to others. It can refer to habits, actions, or manners.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form; common in British English (US: 'behaviors'). Often used in scientific, academic, or formal contexts. Typical collocations: 'social behaviours', 'strange behaviours', 'positive behaviours'. Avoid confusing with 'characteristics' (more about traits).
Spanish: comportamientos - conductasPortuguese (BR): comportamentos - condutasPortuguese (PT): comportamentos - condutasChinese (Simplified): 行为Chinese (Traditional): 行為Hindi: व्यवहारArabic: سلوكيات - تصرفاتBengali: আচরণসমূহ - ব্যবহারের ধরনসমূহRussian: поведенияJapanese: 行動 - 振る舞いVietnamese: hành viKorean: 행동 - 태도Turkish: davranışlarUrdu: رویےIndonesian: perilaku - tingkah laku
Example Sentences
The teacher rewards good behaviours in class.
basic
Some animals show interesting behaviours at night.
basic
Parents teach children about respectful behaviours.
basic
Bad behaviours can disrupt the whole group.
natural
We need to understand the reasons behind these behaviours.
natural
His unusual behaviours made everyone curious.
natural