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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ger•mane /dʒɚˈmeɪn/USA pronunciation   adj. [often: be + ~ (+ to)]
  1. relevant;
    pertinent:In your essay, please stick to points that are germane to the subject.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ger•mane  ( jər mān′),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. closely or significantly related;
    relevant;
    pertinent:Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
  2. [Obs.]closely related.
  • variant of german
ger•mane′ly, adv. 
ger•mane′ness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . related, applicable, apposite, appropriate, fitting, apt, suited.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
germane / dʒɜːˈmeɪn/
  1. (postpositive) usually followed by to: related (to the topic being considered); akin; relevant
Etymology: variant of german2gerˈmanelygerˈmaneness

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