topical

== English == === Etymology === From topic +‎ -al. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ Rhymes: -ɒpɪkəl (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/ Rhymes: -ɑpɪkəl === Adjective === topical (comparative more topical, superlative most topical) Relating to a particular topic or subject. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest. Local to a particular place. (medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body. Antonym: systemic (medicine, not comparable) Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic. ==== Related terms ==== toponymic ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== (applied externally): superficial === Noun === topical (plural topicals) A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). (pharmacology) A topical anaesthetic. A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects. (philately) A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors. === Anagrams === pit coal, optical, pitcoal, coalpit, Policat, capitol, Capitol, coal pit, lipcoat