Behavioral

/bɪˈheɪvjəɹəl/ adj

adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to behavior. US, not-comparable

    "Becoming more aware of the progress that scientists have made on behavioral fronts can reduce the risk that other natural scientists will resort to mystical agential accounts when they exceed the limits of their own disciplinary training."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to behavior wordnet

Synonyms

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actingaction relatedanimalanimal behavioranimal behavior studyanimal conduct

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"An exclusively behavioral approach to psychology ignores family problems, school situations, and a host of other issues that can adversely affect a child's emotional and psychological growth."

Etymology

From behavior + -al.

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