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topical

/ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/adjective3 syllables

Topical means: pertaining to the surface of a body part.

Synonyms for topical2

adjective, as in pertaining to the surface of a body part

local

adjective, as in of interest at the present time

current

What does topical mean?3

adjective

1

pertaining to the surface of a body part“a drug for topical (or local) application”

2

of interest at the present time“a topical reference”

3

of or relating to or arranged by topics“a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Topical in a sentence

  • Let's stop talking about it, the issue isn't topical anymore.tieguy
  • She touched on all the topical subjects.sundown
  • This is a topical cream, not a toothpaste, so I hope your gums are free of hemorrhoids.papabear

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