English Explanatory Dictionary

germane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.
noun
  1. germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄
  2. Any organic derivative of this compound.

Pronunciation

/dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ en-us-germane.ogg en-au-germane.ogg

Word forms

germane more germane most germane germain germaine germanes

Etymology

A variant form of german, adapted in this sense in allusions to its use in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Synonyms

pertinent relevant apt on-topic applicable apposite felicitous germane in point material on point salient to the point valid germanium tetrahydride germanomethane monogermane

Derived words

germanely germaneness germyl nongermane tetraorganogermane ungermane
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