forensic

[ fuh-ren-sik ]
/ fəˈrɛn sɪk /
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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.

Origin of forensic

1650–60; < Latin forēns(is) of, belonging to the forum, public (see forum, -ensis) + -ic

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Words related to forensics

disputation, rhetoric, debate

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British Dictionary definitions for forensics (1 of 2)

forensics
/ (fəˈrɛnsɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) the art or study of formal debating

British Dictionary definitions for forensics (2 of 2)

forensic
/ (fəˈrɛnsɪk) /

adjective

relating to, used in, or connected with a court of law forensic science

Derived forms of forensic

forensicality (fəˌrɛnsɪˈkælɪtɪ), noun forensically, adverb

Word Origin for forensic

C17: from Latin forēnsis public, from forum

Medical definitions for forensics

forensic
[ fə-rĕn′zĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, used in, or appropriate for courts of law or for public discussion or argumentation.