Behavioristically

/bɪˌheɪvjərˈɪstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner consistent with or according to behaviorist principles; from a behaviorist perspective or methodology.

Etymology

From behavioristic + -ally (adverbial suffix). The stacked suffixes create an adverb form indicating adherence to behaviorist theory or methodology.

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Behavioristically is the kind of word that appears in dense academic papers—it's technically precise but sounds clunky, showing how adding suffixes makes words more exact but also more cumbersome.

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