topical Synonyms & Antonyms
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Topical as an Adjective
Relating to a particular topic or subject.
The book is divided into topical chapters.
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.
Applied to a localized part of the body.
Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.
Topical as a Noun
A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). A topical anaesthetic.
A topical anaesthetic.
A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.
A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.
Topical in a Sentence
The book is divided into topical chapters.
Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.
Word Forms & Grammar
topical (comparative more topical, superlative most topical)
topical (plural topicals)
Words That Rhyme With Topical
Origin of Topical
From topic + -al.
Topical at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Relating to a particular topic or subject |
| Antonyms | systemic |
| Plural | topicals |
| Comparative / superlative | more topical, most topical |
Topical Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of topical is /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɒp).
Questions People Ask About Topical
Is topical an adjective or a noun?
Topical is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the opposite of topical?
The opposite of topical is systemic.
What is the plural of topical?
The plural of topical is topicals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of topical?
The comparative form is more topical and the superlative form is most topical.