Germane
ahd-5
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."