topical

UK
/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/

Translations

topicaladjective
more topical
Comp.
most topical
Super.
UK
/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
The discussion on climate change is very topical.
Обсуждение изменения климата очень актуально.
The topical issues of the meeting included budget cuts.
Текущие вопросы собрания включали сокращение бюджета.
topicalnoun
topicals
pl
UK
/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
Used chiefly in medicine/pharmacy to denote a preparation applied to the skin.

Definitions

topicaladjective
Relating to current news or events.
The discussion was very topical, focusing on the latest developments in technology.
Relating to a particular subject or theme.
The book is a topical exploration of climate change and its impacts.
Applied directly to a part of the body.
The doctor recommended a topical cream for the rash.
topicalnoun
A medicinal preparation, such as a cream or ointment, intended for application to the skin or another external surface of the body.
Dermatologists often prescribe a topical for mild cases of eczema.