Haviours

/ˈheɪvjərz/ noun

Definition

British spelling plural of 'behavior'; multiple patterns or types of conduct and actions.

Etymology

British plural form preserving the '-iour' spelling convention, simply adding '-s' to the singular British variant.

Kelly Says

This spelling shows how British English maintains historical connections to French roots through spelling—'haviours' looks fancier and more 'foreign' than the American 'behaviors,' which actually reflects the historic status of French as the elite language in medieval England.

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