CEFR C1

germane

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite

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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."

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