Germane: meaning, definitions and examples

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germane

 

[ ษกษœหrหˆmeษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relevant topic

Germane means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. It is often used to indicate that something is directly related to the topic being discussed, and thereby deserves attention.

Synonyms

applicable, appropriate, pertinent, relevant

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer provided germane evidence to support his argument.
  • Her comments were not germane to the discussion at hand.
  • He asked a question that was germane to the topic of the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "germane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relevante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช relevant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ relevan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiedni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ข้€ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pertinent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pertinente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋ จ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุงุช ุตู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relevantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relevantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธๅ…ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ relevanten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผvafiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pertinente

Etymology

The word 'germane' has its origins in the Latin word 'germanus', which means 'brotherly' or 'related'. This Latin term evolved into Old French as 'germain', before being adopted into Middle English as 'germane'. Initially, the word conveyed the idea of something that is closely related or akin to something else. Over time, its use has narrowed to indicate relevance or applicability in discussions or arguments. The transition from a familial relation to a more abstract concept of relevance occurred as the word began to be utilized in legal and academic contexts. Today, 'germane' is frequently employed in a variety of fields, including law, education, and general discourse, emphasizing the importance of relevance in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,969, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.