Behaviourally

/bɪˈheɪvjərəli/ adverb

Definition

British spelling: in a manner relating to behavior; from the perspective of behavioral characteristics or conduct.

Etymology

British English variant of 'behaviorally,' using 'behaviour' (British spelling) + -ally. The -our ending is characteristic of British spelling conventions for this Latin-origin word.

Kelly Says

Behaviourally versus behaviorally shows the Great Vowel Split between American and British English—it's purely spelling, not pronunciation, but it signals which side of the Atlantic you're reading from.

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