| Main Entry: | applicable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | appropriate |
Synonyms: |
applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, apt, associable, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, germane, kosher, legit, material, on target, on the button, on the nose, pertinent, relevant, right on, suitable, suited, that's the idea, that's the ticket, to the point, to the purpose, useful |
Antonyms: |
inapplicable, inappropriate, unsuitable |
| Main Entry: | germane |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | appropriate |
Synonyms: |
ad rem, akin, allied, applicable, applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, apt, cognate, connected, fitting, kindred, kosher*, legit, material, on target, on the button, on the nose, pertinent, proper, related, relating, relevant, right on, suitable, that's the ticket, to the point, to the purpose |
| Notes: | germane and relevant indicate pertinence to a matter, but may not be essential; material means pertinent and necessary |
Antonyms: |
improper, inappropriate, irrelevant, unfitting, unrelated, unsuitable |
| Main Entry: | material |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | important, relevant |
Synonyms: |
ad rem, applicable, applicative, apposite, apropos, big, cardinal, consequential, considerable, essential, fundamental, germane, grave, indispensable, intrinsic, key, meaningful, momentous, pertinent, pointful, primary, serious, significant, substantial, vital, weighty |
Antonyms: |
immaterial, irrelevant, unimportant, unsubstantial |