germane

Thân thiện

The professor makes a germane point during the lecture.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relevant and appropriate: Directly connected to and important for the subject being considered.
   • Closely related: Pertaining to the matter at hand in a significant and fitting way.

Usage

The adjective "germane" is used to describe a comment, question, point, or piece of information that is not only related but also pertinently and importantly connected to the main topic. It implies a strong, logical relevance.

Examples

• The lawyer objected, stating that the witness's testimony was not germane to the case.
• Please keep your comments germane to the agenda of this meeting.
• She made several germane observations that advanced the discussion significantly.

Advanced Usage

• "to be germane to": This is the standard prepositional phrase used with "germane."
  • His research on soil composition is germane to our project on agricultural sustainability.

Variants and Related Words

• Germaneness (noun): The quality of being germane.
  • The germaneness of his argument was undeniable.

Synonyms

• Relevant: Closely connected or appropriate.
• Pertinent: Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter.
• Applicable: Capable of being applied; relevant.
• Apropos: With reference to; concerning (often used to introduce a relevant remark).

Antonyms

• Irrelevant: Not connected with or relevant to something.
• Extraneous: Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject.
• Immaterial: Unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.

Notes on Usage

"Germane" is a formal term most commonly used in academic, legal, professional, or serious discursive contexts. It suggests a higher standard of relevance than simply "related"; it means directly and importantly related. It is not typically used in casual everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relevant and appropriate
   • he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue

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