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 Definitions of germane  [ʒərˈmeɪn]  

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Definition of 'germane' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) germane
closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent:
points germane to the subject.

2.  germane
Obs. closely related.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; < OF germain; see german)

Definition of 'germane' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) germane(p)
relevant and appropriate
"he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"


Definition of 'germane' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) germane
literally, near akin; hence, closely allied; appropriate or fitting; relevant



'germane' - Nearby Entries  

german  german democratic republic  germander  germander speedwell  germane  germaneness  germanic  



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