The difference between Germane and Relevant

When used as adjectives, germane means related to the topic being discussed or considered, whereas relevant means directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.


Germane is also noun with the meaning: germanium tetrahydride, geh4.

check bellow for the other definitions of Germane and Relevant

  1. Germane as an adjective:

    Related to the topic being discussed or considered.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: pertinent relevant on-topic apt Thesaurus:pertinent"

  1. Germane as a noun (inorganic chemistry):

    germanium tetrahydride, GeH4

  2. Germane as a noun (organic chemistry, especially in combination):

    Any organic derivative of this compound.

  1. Relevant as an adjective:

    Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

    Examples:

    "His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition."

  2. Relevant as an adjective:

    Not out of date; current.