germane

The definition of germane is something relevant to the topic.

(adjective)

An example of germane information when trying to get a mortgage is your income, credit score and the price of the home.

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See germane in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. truly relevant; pertinent; to the point
  2. Obsolete akin; german

Origin: var. of german

See germane in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Being both pertinent and fitting. See Synonyms at relevant.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English germain, having the same parents, closely connected; see german 2

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Related Forms:

  • ger·maneˈly adverb

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