forensic Meaning & Definition
What Does Forensic Mean?
Forensic is an adjective that means Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law. It is also used to mean Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law; suitable or adapted to legal argumentation.
Quick Facts About Forensic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fəˈɹɛn.zɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rhetorical and legal |
Forensic Definition (Adjective)
- Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.
forensic analysis; forensic examination; forensic evidence; forensic investigation; forensic pathologist
- Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law; suitable or adapted to legal argumentation.
- Precise, thorough, or highly meticulous, by analogy with a scientific legal investigation.
- Relating to forms of disability associated with criminal risk.
a forensic learning disability
- Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.
Adjective
- Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law.
Synonyms of Forensic
Forensic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Forensic
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Forensic in a Sentence
forensic analysis; forensic examination; forensic evidence; forensic investigation; forensic pathologist
a forensic learning disability
patients with forensic needs
Word Forms & Grammar
forensic (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Forensic
Origin of Forensic
From Latin forēnsis (“of the forum, public”) + -ic, from forum (“forum, marketplace”).[1]
Forensic Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of forensic is //fəˈɹɛn.zɪk//, spoken in 1 syllable.