behavior

Forms

1.Human conduct relative to social norms.
- Teachers will probably be on their best behaviour for your visit – but don't be upset if they don't even notice you; they've got enough going on.
2.The way or manner a living creature behaves or acts generally.
- I'm far from pleased with your behavior.
- The doctor continued to observe the patient's behavior.
3.A state of probation about one's conduct.(informal)
- He was on his best behavior when her family visited.
4.An observable response produced by an organism.
- I'm far from pleased with your behavior.
- The doctor continued to observe the patient's behavior.

Common· #696

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der.

Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder.

Proto-Indo-European *h₁epider.

Proto-Indo-European *h₁pi

Proto-Germanic *bider.

Proto-Germanic *bi-

Proto-West Germanic *bi- substratebor.?

Proto-Indo-European *kap-der.

Proto-Germanic *habjaną