Conduct
/ˈkɒn.dʌkt/noun
The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular context.
Did you know?In ancient times, 'conduct' was often associated with guiding spirits or energies, hinting at a deeper connection between behavior and mystical forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deuk-
“to lead, bring, or conduct”
Latin
Latin
conductus
“led or brought together; the act of leading or guiding”
Old French
Old French
conduire
“to lead or guide”
Middle English
Middle English
conduiten
“to lead or guide, especially in a moral or ethical sense”
Modern English
English
conduct
“to direct or manage behavior, especially in a social context”