ger·mane 
/ʤɚˈmeɪn/ adjective
/ʤɚˈmeɪn/ adjective [more germane; most germane] formal : relating to a subject in an appropriate way : relevant
▪ Her comments were not germane (to the discussion). ▪ facts germane to the dispute
▪ Her comments were not germane (to the discussion). ▪ facts germane to the dispute
— ger·mane·ly adverb
