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topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/

noun

Meaning

  • A topical anaesthetic.

adjective

Meaning

  • Relating to a particular topic or subject.

    "The book is divided into topical chapters."

  • Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

    "Fair trade has become quite a topical issue."

  • Local to a particular place

  • Applied to a localized part of the body.

  • Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

  • Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.