All germane synonyms
ger·mane
G g adj germane
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- apropos — Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it.
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
- allied — Allied forces or troops are armies from different countries who are fighting on the same side in a war.
- apposite — Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed.
- cognate — Cognate things are related to each other.
- connected — If one thing is connected with another, there is a link or relationship between them.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- kindred — a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.
- kosher — Judaism. fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws: kosher meat; kosher dishes; a kosher tallith. adhering to the laws governing such fitness: a kosher restaurant.
- legit — legitimate.
- material — the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material.
- on the nose — the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- related — associated; connected.
- right on — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- applicative — relevant or applicable
- applicatory — suitable for application
- on target — that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year.
- on the button — a small disk, knob, or the like for sewing or otherwise attaching to an article, as of clothing, serving as a fastening when passed through a buttonhole or loop.
- relating — to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
- to the point — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- that's the ticket — that is exactly what's needed
adjective germane
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.