transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)jər-ˈmān ]
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
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Synonyms: see relevant
• ger·mane·ly adverb