Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: germane
IPA transcription: [dʒɚm'eɪn]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: germane(p)
    Meaning: relevant and appropriate; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"
Usage examples
  • A question addressed to him that was unrelated to what was in hand he would ignore, appearing not to have heard it; on the other hand a remark germane to the trend of his thoughts would produce an instant reply.