germane — relevant to a subject under consideration; closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relevant to a subject under consideration; closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɜːrˈmeɪn/
Korean meaning: 관련이 있는, 적절한, 본질적인
Korean pronunciation: 저**메**인
Example Sentences
- The lawyer's question about the defendant's favorite pizza topping was not germane to the murder case.
- Please keep your presentation germane to the budget discussion.
- His story about aliens abducting his homework was hardly germane to why he failed the test.
germane
ADJECTIVE//dʒɜːrˈmeɪn//
relevant to a subject under consideration; closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
The businesswoman selects only germane documents for her presentation
Only germane clues remain - let me explain!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'germanus' meaning 'of the same parents; akin; relevant,' which is related to 'germen' meaning 'sprout' or 'seed.' The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, retaining its sense of being closely related or appropriate.
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📝Examples
“The lawyer's question about the defendant's favorite pizza topping was not germane to the murder case.”
“Please keep your presentation germane to the budget discussion.”
“His story about aliens abducting his homework was hardly germane to why he failed the test.”
“The committee members were asked to focus only on germane issues.”
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