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topical

noun adjective

A topical anaesthetic.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
OP
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A topical anaesthetic.

adjective

  1. Relating to a particular topic or subject.

    “The book is divided into topical chapters.”

  2. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

    “Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.”

  3. Local to a particular place

  4. Applied to a localized part of the body.

  5. Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

  6. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

In context

Example Sentences

The book is divided into topical chapters.
Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.

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