English adjective: topical | |||
1. | topical pertaining to the surface of a body part | ||
Samples | A drug for topical (or local) application. A topical anesthesia. | ||
Similar | local | ||
Domain category | medical specialty, medicine | ||
Antonyms | general | ||
2. | topical of or relating to or arranged by topics | ||
Samples | A detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis. | ||
3. | topical of interest at the present time | ||
Samples | A topical reference. A topical and timely study of civil liberty. | ||
Similar | current | ||
Antonyms | noncurrent | ||