Definition

In a way that relates to how someone acts or behaves.

Example

The children responded behaviorally to the changes in their environment.

Conversation

Have you noticed how behaviorally different he is around his family?

Yeah, it’s like he transforms into a different person.

I wonder if that's just how he feels comfortable expressing himself.

It could be! Some people act very differently depending on their environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Behaviorally → It is formed from "behavior" (from Old French *comportement*, meaning conduct or manner of acting) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "behaviorally" refers to the manner in which one conducts oneself or acts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'behavior' as how someone acts, and '-ally' means in a way related to that action. So, behaviorally means acting in a way that relates to one's behavior.

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