topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A topical anaesthetic.

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to a particular topic or subject.

    “The book is divided into topical chapters.”
  2. 2

    Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

    “Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.”
  3. 3

    Local to a particular place

  4. 4

    Applied to a localized part of the body.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

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