germane

形容词 germane:

1. having close kinship and appropriateness
   同义词：related

1. The fact is not germane to this issue.
   此事实兴此问题无密切关系。

ger.mane

adj.（形容词）
Being both pertinent and fitting.See Synonyms at relevant
恰当而且贴切的参见 relevant

来源：
Middle English germain [having the same parents, closely connected] * see german 2
中古英语 germain [有相同的父母的，关系密切的] *参见 german2

【引伸】
germane.ly
adv.（副词）
germane.ness
n.（名词）