closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent

Please keep your statements germane to the issue.

Obsolete . closely related.

adjective

improper , inappropriate , irrelevant , unfitting , unrelated , unsuitable

adjective

ad rem , akin , allied , applicable , applicative , applicatory , apposite , apropos , apt , cognate , connected , fitting , kindred , kosher * , legit , material , on target , on the button , on the nose * , pertinent , proper , related , relating , relevant , right on , suitable , that’s the ticket , to the point , to the purposenotes:germane and relevant indicate pertinence to a matter , but may not be essential; material means pertinent and necessary , appropriate , relative , true