adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )j ə r- ' m ā n
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