forensics

fo·ren·sic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-ren-sik]
- /fəˈrɛn sɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-ren-sik]
- /fəˈrɛn sɪk/

Definitions of forensics word

adjective forensics pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate. 1
adjective forensics adapted or suited to argumentation; rhetorical. 1
noun forensics forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate. 1
noun forensics The study of formal debate; rhetoric. 1
noun forensics the art or study of formal debating 0
noun forensics forensic science. 0

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Origin of forensics

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Forensics

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Forensics

forensics popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for forensics

noun forensics

disputation — the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate.
rhetoric — (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
debate — A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.

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