germane

ger·mane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jer-meyn]
- /dʒərˈmeɪn/
- /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jer-meyn]
- /dʒərˈmeɪn/

Definitions of germane word

adjective germane closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue. 1
adjective germane Obsolete. closely related. 1
noun germane Relevant to a subject under consideration. 1
adjective germane relevant 1
adjective germane Something that is germane to a situation or idea is connected with it in an important way. 0
adjective germane related (to the topic being considered); akin; relevant 0

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Parts of speech for Germane

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adjective

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pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for germane

adj germane

relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
apropos — Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it.

adjective germane

useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.

All 30 Synonyms of germane

Antonyms for germane

adj germane

inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
unrelated — associated; connected.
improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.

All 6 Antonyms of germane

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