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germane

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore G words

relevant and appropriate to the matter at hand

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Germane in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing germane in a sentence.

The judge ruled that the witness's opinion was not germane to the question of guilt.

The judge ruled that the witness's financial history was not germane to the question of negligence.

Synonyms
relevantpertinentappositeapplicable
Antonyms
irrelevantimmaterialextraneous
Usage & nuance

Using “germane” well

Germane means relevant and fitting to the subject under discussion. It is slightly more formal than relevant and stresses an apt, close connection to the matter at hand.

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More GRE words starting with G

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an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

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providing profit or income; productive

gainfully

in a way that yields profit or useful result

gainsay

to deny or contradict; to declare false

gainsayer

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

gall

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

galling

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

galvanic

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Questions about “germane”

Germane (adjective) means relevant and appropriate to the matter at hand
Here is germane used in an example sentence: "The judge ruled that the witness's opinion was not germane to the question of guilt." Another example: "The judge ruled that the witness's financial history was not germane to the question of negligence."
Common synonyms for germane include relevant, pertinent, apposite, applicable.
Antonyms of germane include irrelevant, immaterial, extraneous.
Clusters with relevant, pertinent, and apposite, opposed by irrelevant, immaterial, and extraneous. Group it with apposite, a less common synonym the GRE pairs with it for the sense of fittingly relevant.
Yes. Germane is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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