Topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ · adjective

Meaning

Relating to a particular topic or subject..

Definitions by Sense

1. Relating to a particular topic or subject.
2. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
3. Local to a particular place.
4. (medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body.
5. (medicine, not comparable) Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
6. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.
7. A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
8. 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.

Small amounts of potent ingredients can, in theory, mean far less skin irritation, as one might get with a one-time high dose of retinol. And with topicals, there is a more uniform delivery of product to the skin’s surface.

"This is a great introductory line to first-time cannabis users because two of the items are topicals, which don't get you high," says Elisabeth, who prides herself and her growers on having a well-balanced and chemical-free strand.

You can’t do a show at an audience – you have to do a show with an audience and structure the act so that you start with the “hello” gags, then the topicals, then the surreal stuff.

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• more topical
• most topical
• topicals

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