Definition

In a way that is relevant or appropriate to the subject being discussed.

Example

The professor's comments were germanely related to the topic of the lecture.

Conversation

Did you find the article about climate change germanely related to our project?

Absolutely! It brought up some really important points.

I think we should include those points to make our arguments stronger.

Definitely, they fit germanely into what we're trying to say.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Germanely → It is derived from 'germane' (from Old French *germain*, meaning closely related or akin) and the adverbial suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). The word 'germanely' means in a manner that is closely related or relevant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'germane' meaning closely related, and remember that 'germanely' describes something done in a closely related manner.

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