Definitions for forensics

forensics fo·ren·sic

Spelling: [fuh-ren-sik]
IPA: /fəˈrɛn sɪk/

Forensics is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 448 anagrams from letters in forensics (cefinorss).

Definitions for forensics

noun

  1. forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.
  2. forensics, (used with a singular or plural verb) the art or study of argumentation and formal debate.

adjective

  1. pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
  2. adapted or suited to argumentation; rhetorical.
  3. pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
  4. adapted or suited to argumentation; rhetorical.

Origin of forensics

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

Examples for forensics

But I say to him, in such a case how could I possibly have acquired any forensic distinction?

I found the section of the book on forensic archaeology fascinating.

forensic tests showed the birds died after becoming coated in sludge, Hubbard said.

To what extent was the testimony the grand jury heard corroborated or contradicted by forensic evidence?

forensic, having to do with the law; ballistics, the science of projectiles.

If true, it will have a discernable consistency with the forensic evidence.

His forensic habits were excessively simple, but very effective.

A National Transportation Safety Board investigation will deliver a forensic rigor that has been so far lacking.

I shall enter my appearance in the forensic costume of wig and gown.

It is, of course, poisonous, but as yet has no forensic importance.

So, after nine days, what can really be understood about the forensics of this tragedy?

Your government needs to step in and provide direct assistance with an expert team …[that will] help with the forensics.

Why do you think people are suddenly so intrigued by forensics?

Finally things settled down to jury trials and men let lawyers do most of the fighting with forensics instead of forty-fives.

During one court battle, Weitzman says, a husband accused of abuse was asked to have his car appraised by forensics experts.

I ought to have gained much more than I did gain from writing the themes and forensics.

With all his love for forensics as such, Lang had solid convictions.

The literary societies give excellent training in forensics.

She talks to Janice Kaplan about forensics, being a female writer, and Angelina Jolie.

Where bodies are planted to study the forensics of decomposition.

Word Value for forensics
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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