forensic
[ fuh-ren-sik ]
/ fəˈrɛn sɪk /
adjective
pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
adapted or suited to argumentation; rhetorical.
noun
forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb)
the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.
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British Dictionary definitions for forensic
forensic
/ (fəˈrɛnsɪk) /
adjective
relating to, used in, or connected with a court of law
forensic science
Derived forms of forensic
forensicality (fəˌrɛnsɪˈkælɪtɪ), noun forensically, adverbWord Origin for forensic
C17: from Latin
forēnsis public, from
forum
Medical definitions for forensic
forensic
[ fə-rĕn′zĭk ]
adj.
Relating to, used in, or appropriate for courts of law or for public discussion or argumentation.