| Word | Germane |
|---|---|
| Meaning | relating to a subject in an appropriate way |
| Example 1 | Since we were running out of time, our professor asked us to limit our questions to those germane to today’s lecture. |
| Example 2 | I do not have to answer your questions because they are not germane to the case! |
| Example 3 | If you post anything other than germane comments beneath this article, you will be banned from the site. |
| Example 4 | The president will only respond to media questions that are germane to the economic crisis. |
| Example 5 | Although Phil made some interesting points, he did not offer anything germane to our discussion. |
| Example 6 | The councilman tried to steer the discussion back to germane topics that were actually on the agenda. |
| Example 7 | On the test, students were asked to identify the portion of the story that was not germane to the plot and could be removed without changing the storyline. |
| Example 8 | The actress refused to respond to any queries, which were not germane to her latest movie. |
| Example 9 | As a potential car buyer, you should not be afraid to ask germane questions that relate to a vehicle’s features. |
| Example 10 | Only facts that are germane to the case will be shared with the jury. |
