germane
UK /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ US /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/
noun 2adj 1
Definitions
adj
1
Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.
1924, W. D. Ross., translator, Aristotle, Metaphysics. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001, Book 1, Part 5. Yet this much is germane to the present inquiry:
Connors was addicted to this racquet and kept using it even after Wilson stopped making it, forfeiting millions in potential endorsement money by doing so. Connors was eccentric (and kind of repulsive) in lots of other ways, too, none of which are germane to this article.
noun
1
germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄
2
Any organic derivative of this compound.
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