GERMANE

germane

(adjective) relevant and appropriate; “he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

germane (comparative more germane, superlative most germane)

Related to the topic being discussed or considered.

Synonyms: pertinent, relevant, apt, on-topic, Thesaurus:pertinent

Etymology 2

Noun

germane (plural germanes)

(inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH4

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any organic derivative of this compound.

Synonyms

• germanium tetrahydride

• germanomethane

• monogermane

Anagrams

• Gameren

Source: Wiktionary


Ger*mane", a. Etym: [See German akin, nearly related.]

Definition: Literally, near akin; hence, closely allied; appropriate or fitting; relevant. The phrase would be more germane to the matter. Shak. [An amendment] must be germane. Barclay (Digest).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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