germane
adjective
Relevant and appropriate to a matter being considered; closely connected to the subject at hand.
Etymology
From Latin "germanus" (having the same parents, genuine), from "germen" (sprout, offspring). Originally meant "closely related," then "relevant."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Her expertise in finance was germane to the discussion."
- 2.
"Please keep your comments germane to the topic."
- 3.
"The witness testimony was ruled germane to the case."
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Fun Fact
Shakespeare used "germane" in Hamlet: "The phrase would be more germane to the matter if we could carry cannon by our sides." He was playing with its meanings of both "related" and "genuinely fitting."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (G, E, R, M, A, N, E)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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