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

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

synonyms see relevant

— ger·mane·ly adverb