# germane

**Pronunciation:** /dʒərˈmeɪn/ · jer-MAYNE

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- Her comments, though interesting, were not entirely germane to the main point of the lecture.

## Synonyms

- relevant — General term for being connected to the subject.
- pertinent — More formal than 'relevant', often implying direct and precise applicability.
- applicable — Refers to something that can be applied or is suitable for a particular situation.
- apposite — Suggests being highly appropriate and well-suited to the context.

## Antonyms

- irrelevant — Not connected or applicable.
- extraneous — Not forming an essential part of a matter; irrelevant.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- germane to the discussion — His point about funding was germane to the discussion about project feasibility.
- germane to the topic — Ensure your research findings are germane to the topic of your thesis.

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