behavioral
adjective
relating to a person’s manner of behaving or acting.
behavioural
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a variation of
behavioral.
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a word derived from
behaviour.
Example Sentences
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"This does not mean that the species has undergone a permanent or evolutionary change in its vocal frequency; rather, our findings suggest behavioural flexibility in response to different acoustic environments," Lochan said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
"Fire and smoke exposure impose measurable physiological, behavioural and ecological costs on orangutans in peat forest habitats," the conservation network said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
They are assessing whether they're healthy and have the behavioural potential to survive in the wild.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
"People may revert to their prior behavioural patterns because the incentive payments are insufficient when the enthusiasm has waned," said Ferraro, an expert in human behaviour and public policy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Greek philosophies on the beneficial behavioural qualities of music find striking parallels with Confucius-influenced writings of the second and third centuries bc in China.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
