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germane

IPA pronunciation: /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/

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Russian meaning

Уместный, относящийся к делу

English definition

Relevant to a subject under consideration; pertinent.

Example

Please confine your essay statements to arguments germane to the topic.

Collocations

germane to the issue
highly germane
strictly germane

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