germane
adjectiveDirectly relevant to the matter being discussed.
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adjectiveRelevant and suitable for use in a particular situation.
apropos
adjectiveRelevant or well suited to the situation.
Suited to the occasion
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irrelevant
adjectiveNot connected with or useful to the matter being considered.
Not bearing on the matter
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pertinent
adjectiveRelevant to the subject or situation.
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relevant
adjectiveDirectly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.
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