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   topical

   /ˈtɒpɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a subject) of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events: "a popular topical affairs programme"
   • ▪ relating to a particular subject; classified according to subject: "foreign or topical stamps"
   • 2. relating or applied directly to a part of the body: "topical steroid creams"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Greek topikos+ -al. Early use was as a term in logic and rhetoric describing a rule or argument as ‘applicable in most but not all cases’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. topicality noun
   • 2. topically adverb

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOPICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TOPICAL definition: 1. of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening at present: 2. A topical…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › topicalTopical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TOPICAL is referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest. How to use topical in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › topicalTOPICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Topical definition: relating to or dealing with matters of current or local interest. See examples of TOPICAL used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTOPICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TOPICAL meaning: 1. of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening at present: 2. A topical…. Learn more.

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   When some information or news is current and of immediate interest, we say it is topical. This might be a news story or a bit of gossip, or just a subject that is of current importance. If it's "now," it's topical.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOPICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. Topical is used to describe something that concerns or relates to events that are happening at the present time. The magazine's aim is to discuss topical issues within a Christian framework. The sinking of the tanker has made aspects of marine pollution particularly topical.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › topicalTopical - definition of topical by The Free Dictionary

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   1. pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest. 2. pertaining to the subject of a discourse, composition, etc. 3. of a place; local. 4. Med. on the skin or external surface: a topical ointment.