Definition of GERMANE

germane

Meanings

Plural: germanes

Adjective Satellite

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

Adj

  • Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

Noun

  • germanium tetrahydride, GeHâ‚„
  • Any organic derivative of this compound.

Origin / Etymology

Variant form of german, adapted in this sense in allusions to its use in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Synonyms

applicable, apposite, apt, felicitous, germane, germanium tetrahydride, germanomethane, in point, material, monogermane, on point, on-topic, pertinent, relevant, salient, to the point

Scrabble Score: 10

germane is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
germane is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
germane is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

germane is a valid Words With Friends word