The phrase "a germane point" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a point or argument that is relevant and applicable to the topic being discussed.
Example: "During the meeting, she made a germane point about the importance of sustainability in our business practices."
Alternatives: "a relevant point" or "an applicable point".
Again, this is a very germane point, which we have now included, together with the reference to the work by Domenici et al. We have, however, kept this brief and to the point since it was leading more towards the ideal escape trajectories of the prey than to the pursuit strategy of the predator, which was the prime function of this part of the paragraph.
A bit later, he returned to the risk factor, bringing up a germane historical parallel.
"These are not new issues, and that to me is not a germane argument," he said.
"I don't think we ought to be in a situation where Phil Gramm, or any other senator, can deny a vote on a germane amendment".
Then a germane mathematical programming model is developed for solving this problem.
"It's quite a germane question, this whole concept of God as an alien.
This may not really be a point germane to an inquiry into the production of TMWWBQ since Bailey says he did not use the SRS interviews as the basis for the stories in his book, but let's assume for the moment that he did, and answer the question anyway.
Niche construction theory (NCT) emphasizes how acquired characters play an evolutionary role through transforming selective environments, a point germane to human evolution, where we see extensive environmental modification through cultural practices.
Please note: For each of the following complex topics, we have linked to a few recent and germane New York Times articles as a starting point, but more can be found on the Times Topics page on the SAT or The Choice blog's posts on testing.
