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behaviorally

American  
[bi-hayv-yer-uh-lee] / bɪˈheɪv jər ə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that relates to behavior.


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For their argument, Schwitzgebel and Pober estimate that at least 1,000 behaviorally sophisticated extraterrestrial civilizations have existed somewhere in the universe.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

I’ve changed behaviorally; I need to get over this fear of being seen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Progression is engaging in challenges that expand our future capacity—physically, behaviorally and mentally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

“A responsible public campaign should be accurate, non-alarmist, and behaviorally informed,” said Mitchell, who was a co-author of the paper.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026

But they did seem to exhibit some profound characteristics, not just behaviorally, but neurologically.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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