behavioral

[bih-heyv-yer-uhl] / bɪˈheɪv yər əl /

ADJECTIVE

concerned with manner of behaving

Synonyms

STRONG

observable

WEAK

detectable developmental discernible evident outward physiological social

Antonyms

WEAK

internal

Example Sentences

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We followed these children over several years, documenting respiratory health symptoms and lung function measurements, in addition to household, lifestyle and behavioral factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There is a combination of factors at work to explain the shift in gold’s behavioral characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

This suggests that internal biological changes occur alongside behavioral differences as aging progresses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The killifish results provide a behavioral perspective on this phenomenon.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

A new social order, combined with the genetic modification, was determined to be the most complete solution to the behavioral problems that the genetic damage had created.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth