germane

Adjective
Synonyms: germane(p)

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. relevant and appropriate“he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue”Synonyms: germane(p)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Germane \Ger*mane"\, a. [See German akin, nearly related.] Literally, near akin; hence, closely allied; appropriate or fitting; relevant. [1913 Webster]

The phrase would be more germane to the matter. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

[An amendment] must be germane. --Barclay (Digest). [1913 Webster]

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