Topical

Quick meaning: Topical is an adjective meaning Relating to a particular topic or subject.

Meaning

Relating to a particular topic or subject.

More Meanings

1. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
2. Local to a particular place.
3. (medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body.
4. (medicine, not comparable) Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
5. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.
6. A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
7. A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.

Example Sentences

The book is divided into topical chapters.

Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.

Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available.

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Word Forms

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Synonyms for topical

Depending on context, synonyms include local, current.

Antonyms for topical

Common opposites include systemic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include local, current, topicality, topic, thematic, theme.

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