HyperDic: topical

English > 3 senses of the word topical:
ADJECTIVEalltopicalpertaining to the surface of a body part
perttopicalof or relating to or arranged by topics
alltopicalof interest at the present time
topical > pronunciation
Soundstaa'pahkahl; taa'pihkahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > topical: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningpertaining to the surface of a body part.
Examples
  • "a drug for topical (or local) application"
  • "a topical anesthesia"
Categorymedicine, medical specialtyThe branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
Broaderlocalaffecting only a restricted part or area of the body
Spanishtópico
Catalantòpic
Adverbstopicallyto a restricted area of the body
English > topical: 3 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or arranged by topics.
Example"a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis"
Nounstopicsome situation or event that is thought about
topicthe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
English > topical: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningOf interest at the present time.
Examples
  • "a topical reference"
  • "a topical and timely study of civil liberty"
Broadercurrentoccurring in or belonging to the present time
Spanishactual

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