/foˈɾense/

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Translation

forensic

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Word origin

From Latin forensis ('of the forum, public'), from forum, where legal cases were argued. The same root gives English 'forensic' and 'forum'.

Origin
Latin
Root
forensis
English cognates
forensic, forum

Grammar

Masc pluralforenses

Examples

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The forensic analysis revealed the cause of death.

médica .

The forensic doctor examined the body carefully.

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The forensic evidence links him to the crime.

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When will the forensic report arrive?

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The forensic laboratory works day and night.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 7: forense, meterse, culpar and 7 more words.