🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

comportamental

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /kõ.poʁ.ta.mẽˈtaɫ/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Behavioral/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O psicólogo avaliou a resposta comportamental."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or emphasizing behavior.

    "The psychologist analyzed the behavioral patterns of the subjects."
  2. 2

    Conducted in accordance with the principles of behaviorism.

    "Behavioral therapy is often effective in treating phobias."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the verb 'behave', originating from Middle English 'behavan', combining the prefix 'be-' with 'have' (in the sense of to hold or conduct oneself). The adjectival suffix '-al' was added in the late 19th century to form terms related to conduct and psychological actions.

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