Germane and Malapropos

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Germane adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.

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Malapropos is an antonym for germane.

Nearby Word: Germanism

Malapropos adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: a newscaster's malapropos attempt at humor upon the death of a beloved figure

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Germane is an antonym for malapropos.

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Malapropos and Germane. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/germane/malapropos

Germane & Malapropos. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/germane/malapropos>.

Malapropos or Germane. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/germane/malapropos.

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