Germane

/dʒɜːrˈmeɪn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relevant to a subject under consideration.

The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was germane to the case.

Pertinent or applicable to a particular situation.

The professor emphasized that only germane questions will be addressed during the discussion.

Closely related or appropriate.

Her comments about the economy were germane to the discussion on public policy.

Having a significant connection to the matter at hand.

The research presented contained several germane points that highlighted the importance of conservation.

From Latin 'germanus', meaning 'related' or 'pertinent'.

germane to

relevant to the matter being discussed.

not germane

not relevant or applicable.

relevance

The quality of being closely connected or appropriate.

pertinence

The quality of being relevant or applicable.

relation

The way in which two or more concepts are connected.