noun

behavior

behaviour, conduct, demeanour

His behavior in class was excellent.

His behaviour in class was excellent.

Animal behavior is a complex subject.

Animal behaviour is a complex subject.

((sb.'s)) behaviour the way someone acts The child's behaviour improved.

Synonyms: conduct, actions, manners, demeanour

From the verb 'behave', meaning 'to conduct oneself'. The '-iour' suffix is common in words of Latin origin.

Think about how someone 'be'-haves. That is their 'behaviour'. Note the British spelling '-our'.

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