topical.
Relating to a particular topic or subject.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From topic + -al.
A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). A topical anaesthetic.
A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.
A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.
Where this word comes from
From topic + -al.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.