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Added 9 October 2026

topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about topical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

noun

A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). A topical anaesthetic.
A topical anaesthetic.
A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.

Origin

From topic + -al.

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