behaviour
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Also seen as: behaviours
Meaning · English
British standard spelling of behavior.
Noun
Examples
After all, it is undeniable that the B.R. standard coach scored highly in comparative trials with other European railway vehicles on the Continent a few years ago, so that B.R. civil engineers must share responsibility for any defects in its behaviour over here.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “behaviour” mean?
British standard spelling of behavior.
Is “behaviour” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.