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germane

[jerˈmeɪn]

germane Definition

  • 1relevant to a subject under consideration
  • 2closely or significantly related
  • 3pertinent

Using germane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "germane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The point he made was not germane to the discussion.

  • Example

    The evidence is not germane to this case.

  • Example

    The question is not germane to the topic at hand.

germane Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with germane

  • relevant to the issue being discussed

    Example

    The evidence presented was not germane to the matter at hand.

  • closely related to the topic being talked about

    Example

    The point he made was not germane to the discussion we were having.

  • pertinent to the circumstances at hand

    Example

    The information she provided was not germane to the situation we were dealing with.

Origins of germane

from Old French 'germain', meaning 'having the same parents or grandparents'

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Summary: germane in Brief

'Germane' [jerˈmeɪn] means relevant or closely related to a subject under consideration. It is often used in legal or formal contexts, as in 'The evidence is not germane to this case.' 'Germane' can be replaced by synonyms like 'pertinent' or 'applicable,' and has phrases like 'germane to the matter,' which means relevant to the issue being discussed.