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    ger·mane
    [jərˈmān]
    adjective
    germane (adjective)
    1. relevant to a subject under consideration:
      "that is not germane to our theme"
    Origin
    early 17th century: variant of german, with which it was synonymous from Middle English. The current sense has arisen from a usage in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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    adjective
    1. relevant to a subject under consideration:
      relevant
      pertinent
      applicable
      apposite
      material
      apropos
      to the point
      to the purpose
      admissible
      appropriate
      apt
      fitting
      suitable
      suited
      proper
      felicitous
      connected
      related
      linked
      akin
      allied
      analogous
      ad rem
      appurtenant
      Opposite:
      irrelevant
     
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    What does germane mean?
    Thou Germane prince of plants, each year to thee,Thousands of subjects grant a subsidy. One is not the incident of the other, nor in any respect germane to the other. This is a digression, but very germane to the matter in hand. Germane definition: closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent. See examples of GERMANE used in a sentence.

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    What is the difference between germane and material?
    germane may additionally imply a fitness for or appropriateness to the situation or occasion. material implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case. pertinent stresses a clear and decisive relevance. apposite suggests a felicitous relevance.

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    What does germane mean in a speech?
    Germane means relevant; it fits in. If you are giving a speech on dog training, stick to the germane, canine stuff. Topics that would not be germane? Catnip toys, hamster wheels, and the use of a saddle. You can thank Shakespeare for the modern meaning of the adjective germane. The word originally referred to people who have the same parents.

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    What does German mean?
    （想法、信息等）有密切关系的，有重要意义的… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! GERMANE definition: 1. Ideas or information that is germane to a particular subject or situation is connected with and…. Learn more.

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