| adient | Having a tendency to move toward the source of a stimulus, as opposed to abient. Origin: L. Adiens, pr. P. Of adeo, to go toward (05 Mar 2000) |
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| adient behaviour | Animal searching behaviour. The variable introductory phase of an instinctive behaviour pattern or sequence, e.g., looking for food, or sequential courtship patterns prior to mating. (12 Dec 1998) |