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I would like to know the proper form to refer to the reaction of an object X to an exterior cause Y. Is it correct to say
X's behavior towards Y
Or maybe
X's behavior against Y
Is more appropriate ?
MaximGi
Posted 2016-03-02T08:31:44.710
Reputation: 588
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The standard phrasing for what you are looking for is
The effect of Y on X
that Y causes X to somehow change.
You could also use if appropriate
the reaction of X to Y
X is effected by Y
the changes in X caused by Y
Peter
Posted 2016-03-02T08:31:44.710
Reputation: 63 575
1Effects are not usually said to behave towards or against their causes. When the apple falls, it is not behaving towards gravity. Please supply a complete sentence giving additional context. – Tᴚoɯɐuo – 2016-03-02T11:42:08.957