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topic.

topical

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈtɒpɪk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɑpɪk/General-American
  1. topical

Where this word comes from

From Latin topica, from Ancient Greek τοπικός (topikós, “pertaining to a place, local, pertaining to a common place, or topic, topical”), from τόπος (tópos, “a place”).

noun/ˈtɒpɪk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɑpɪk/General-American
  1. A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.

    A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech.
    stick to the topic
  2. A discussion thread.

    Internet
  3. A component similar to a message queue which supports multiple subscribers.

  4. A musical sign intended to suggest a particular style or genre.

  5. An argument or reason.

    obsolete
  6. An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Latin topica, from Ancient Greek τοπικός (topikós, “pertaining to a place, local, pertaining to a common place, or topic, topical”), from τόπος (tópos, “a place”).

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