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germane | serious | Related terms |

Germane is a related term of serious.


As a noun germane

is german, member of germanic tribe.

As an adjective serious is

without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

germane

English

(wikipedia germane)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Related to the topic being discussed or considered.
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  • * 1924 , . Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001, Book 1, Part 5.
    • Yet this much is germane to the present inquiry:

    Related terms

    * germanely * germaneness

    Synonyms

    * pertinent, relevant, on-topic, apt

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH4
  • (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any organic derivative of this compound.

    • Synonyms

    * germanium tetrahydride * germanomethane * monogermane

    serious

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.
    • It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious , laugh so heartily.
  • Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical.
    • This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
  • Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful.
    • After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * trifling, unimportant * (intending what is said) jesting

    Derived terms

    * srs (abbreviation) * dead serious * seriously * seriousness * serious-minded * serious-mindedly * serious-mindedness

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