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topical

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/

The English word “topical” has 10 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Relating to a particular topic or subject.
  2. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
  3. Local to a particular place.
  4. Applied to a localized part of the body.
  5. Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
  6. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

noun

  1. A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
  2. A topical anaesthetic.
  3. A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.
  4. A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.

Etymology

From topic + -al.

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