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

Importantly, these behavioral differences were predictive, not just descriptive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

"Willow, you've been ordered to come here for behavioral reasons. It's not optional."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan