Germane

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  • adjective. Related to a matter at hand, especially to a subject under discussion. synonym: relevant.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Closely akin; german.
  • Hence Bearing a close relation; relevant; pertinent.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. Literally, near akin; hence, closely allied; appropriate or fitting; relevant.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adjective. Related to the topic being discussed or considered.
  • noun. germanium tetrahydride, GeH4
  • noun. Any organic derivative of this compound.
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  • adjective. relevant and appropriate
  • Word Usage
    "Most germane is its inclusion of uncertainty in any interpretation of reality and the facts."
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    relevant  
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    Alane  Aquitaine  Ayn  Bahrain  Biscayne  
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