germane.

Directly relevant to the matter being considered.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• germane to the question
• germane evidence
• directly germane

On the page

The applicant's handwriting is not germane to the assessment of the argument.

Only evidence germane to the disputed period was admitted.

A short explanation of the tax rule is more germane here than a long history of the ministry.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic. Formal; normally germane to, not germane with. More specific than generally interesting: the connection must help address the current issue. Gradable: more germane; most germane.