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germane

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ger·mane  (jr-mn)
adj.
Being both pertinent and fitting. See Synonyms at relevant.
[Middle English germain, having the same parents, closely connected; see german2.]
ger·manely adv.
germane
Adjective
relevant: the studies provided some evidence germane to these questions [Latin germanus of the same race]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.germane - relevant and appropriate; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"
relevant - having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
Translations
germane [dʒəːˈmeɪn] adj germane (to) → pertinente (a)
germane [dʒəːˈmeɪn] adj (formal);
germane (to) → se rapportant (à)
germane [dʒəːˈmeɪn] adj germane (to) → von Belang (für)
germane [dʒəːˈmeɪn] adj (formal): to be germane to sth → essere attinente a qc


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"Don't be surprised at that," returned the musician; "for with the callow poets of our day the way is for every one to write as he pleases and pilfer where he chooses, whether it be germane to the matter or not, and now-a-days there is no piece of silliness they can sing or write that is not set down to poetic licence.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
He, too, growled, savagely, terribly, voicing the fear that is to life germane and that lies twisted about life's deepest roots.
Love of Life And Other Stories by London, Jack View in context
It is the primitive strength, it is the strength that is to life germane, it is the strength that is stronger than wealth, and that wealth cannot take away.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
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