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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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