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germane.

Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/UK/d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/US
  1. Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

Where this word comes from

A variant form of german (“having the same parents; related”), adapted in this sense in allusions to its use in Shakespeare's Hamlet (see quotations at germaine).

noun
  1. germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄

    countable · uncountable
  2. Any organic derivative of this compound.

    countable · especially · in-compounds · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From germ(anium) + -ane.

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