Word
germain
Phoneticsger·main
/dʒɝˈmeɪn/
Definition
adj. closely connected to the topic you are talking about. You use it to describe information that is relevant and useful for the current situation.
adj. relevant to a subject under consideration. Often used in legal or academic contexts to describe evidence or arguments that directly relate to the matter at hand.
Usage
Typically follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem' and is often followed by the preposition 'to'.
Pitfall
The facts are germane with the case
The facts are germane to the case
The adjective germane is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'with'.
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