26984 words

topical

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening at present:

Examples:

a topical joke
The discussion focused on topical issues in medicine.
2
A topical medical product is used on the outside of the body:

Examples:

This lotion is for topical application only.
3
relating to matters of importance at the present time:

Examples:

It was an interesting discussion of topical issues in medicine.

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