Main Entry:

ger·mane

Pronunciation:

\(ˌ)jər-ˈmān\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English germain, literally, having the same parents, from Anglo-French

Date:

14th century

1obsolete : closely akin2: being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting <omit details that are not germane to the discussion>

synonyms see relevant

— ger·mane·ly adverb