topical
pronunciation
How to pronounce topical in British English:
UK [ˈtɒpɪkl]
How to pronounce topical in American English:
US [ˈtɑpɪkl]
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- Adjective:
- pertaining to the surface of a body part
- of or relating to or arranged by topics
- of interest at the present time
Word Origin
- topical (adj.)
- 1580s, "pertaining to a place;" see topic + -al (1). Medical sense "applied to a particular part of the body" is from c. 1600. Meaning "of or pertaining to topics of the day" is from 1873. Related: Topically.
Example
- 1. Soothe and treat topical infections and reduce fungal growth .
- 2. Acute adanced should avoid excitant strong topical drugs .
- 3. This apparently arcane material is topical for two reasons .
- 4. For adults , topical gifts included steel or bakelite helmets , and gas mask cases in rexine or leather .
- 5. A strong presence in social media allows schools to be more topical and responsive , she adds .