germane

/ˈdʒərˌmeɪn, ˈɡɛrmɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relevant or pertinent to the matter at hand

“The witness’s testimony was germane to the case and helped clarify some key points.”

2. noun

a point of relevance or a pertinent fact

“The judge highlighted several key points as germane to the discussion.”

Synonyms

  • material
  • pertinent
  • relevant

Antonyms

  • inconsequential
  • irrelevant