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   Ger·mane

   /jərˈmān/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relevant to a subject under consideration: "that is not germane to our theme"

   Word Origin early 17th century: variant of german, with which it was synonymous from Middle English. The current sense has arisen from a usage in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

   Derivatives

   • 1. germanely adverb
   • 2. germaneness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   • M

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   The meaning of GERMANE is being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting. How to use germane in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Germane.

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   GERMANE definition: 1. Ideas or information that is germane to a particular subject or situation is connected with and…. Learn more.

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   GERMANE meaning: 1. Ideas or information that is germane to a particular subject or situation is connected with and…. Learn more.

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   Germane definition: closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent. See examples of GERMANE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of germane. adjective. relevant and appropriate. “he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue”. synonyms: relevant. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue.