germane (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dʒərˈmeɪn/

Definition

Closely or significantly related; relevant to the subject under consideration.

Examples

• The lawyer argued that the new evidence was not germane to the case and should be excluded.

• Please ensure all your questions are germane to the topic we are discussing today.

• Her comments, though interesting, were not entirely germane to the main point of the lecture.

How to Use germane

germane to (prepositional phrase)

Relevant or closely related to something. — "Her observations were highly germane to the committee's decision."

Synonyms of germane

Words with a similar meaning to germane:

• relevant
• pertinent
• applicable
• apposite

Antonyms of germane

Words with the opposite meaning to germane:

• irrelevant
• extraneous

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