1. A distinctive pattern of actions, reactions, or conduct that is typical or peculiar to an individual, group, or thing
The dog's characteristic behavior includes barking at strangers.
O comportamento característico do cão inclui latir para estranhos.
2. A consistent mode of functioning or responding that defines or identifies something
Aggressive behavior is a characteristic behavior of that species during mating season.
O comportamento agressivo é um comportamento característico dessa espécie durante a época de acasalamento.