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forensic

[ fuh-ren-sik, -zik ]

adjective

  1. relating to, connected with, or used in courts of law, especially with reference to the scientific analysis of evidence:

    The defense called a professional witness with credentials in forensic toxicology.

  2. relating, adapted, or suited to argumentation or to public discussion and debate; rhetorical:

    The Athenians were famous for their forensic eloquence in the public forum.



forensic

/ fəˈrɛnsɪk; fəˌrɛnsɪˈkælɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. relating to, used in, or connected with a court of law

    forensic science

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Derived Forms

  • ڴˈԲ, adverb
  • forensicality, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ڴ·····ٲ [f, uh, -ren-si-, kal, -i-tee, -zi-], noun
  • ڴ···· adverb
  • ԴDz·ڴ·· adjective
  • non·ڴ···· adverb
  • ܲ·ڴ·· adjective
  • un·ڴ···· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of forensic1

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin ڴǰŧԲ() “public,” literally, “of the forum” (from for(um) forum + -ŧԲ -ensis ) + -ic ( def )
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of forensic1

C17: from Latin ڴǰŧԲ public, from forum
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Example Sentences

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Israel says forensic tests show some of the dead hostages returned in the ceasefire, including children, were killed by Hamas, though the group denies this.

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Dozens of police officers are in the area and there are forensic teams carrying out searches.

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Initially his name was one among several interesting DNA profiles which were sent to a forensic scientist for more detailed comparison with Baby Callum.

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Human remains have been discovered at a recycling centre with forensic officers still working on site.

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It is sent to a morgue where forensic tests will have to be conducted to confirm the identity.

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