(Alternate spelling: behaviour).
1. The action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances; SYN. behaviour.
2. Manner of acting or conducting oneself; SYN. behaviour, conduct.
3. (Psychology) The aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation; SYN. behaviour.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for behavior.
Social deportment.
1. To be the reason or explanation for
2. To be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
3. To furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; SYN. answer for.
4. To give reasons for