behavior |
the actions and reactions of a group, person, animal, or thing, either characteristically or under specific circumstances. [2 definitions] |
behavioral |
of or concerning the behavior of a person, animal, or other organism. |
behavioral science |
a social science such as psychology, anthropology, or sociology that examines the way humans act as individuals or in groups, often to reveal recurrent patterns or general truths. |
behaviorism |
in psychology, the doctrine that observable behavior, rather than mental events or consciousness, gives the only valid evidence for study, and that environmental influences predominate in human psychological development. |
behaviour |
a spelling of "behavior" used in Canada and Britain. See "behavior" for more information. |
behead |
to cut off the head of, usu. as a means of execution. |
beheld |
past tense and past participle of behold. |
behemoth |
a huge beast, perhaps a hippopotamus, mentioned in the Book of Job in the Old Testament. [2 definitions] |
behest |
an order or command. [2 definitions] |
behind |
in or at the back of; on the other side of. [10 definitions] |
behind bars |
in jail or prison. |
behindhand |
slow or tardy. [3 definitions] |
behind one's back |
when one is not present; secretly. |
behind the scenes |
not in view or on display; in private; in secret. |
behold |
to see or observe. [2 definitions] |
beholden |
indebted for favors or material aid; obligated. |
beholder |
one who looks or sees. |
behoof |
advantage, benefit, or use. |
behoove |
to be necessary or suitable for; befit. [2 definitions] |
behove |
British spelling of "behoove." |
beige |
a soft grayish tan color. |