Definitions for Topical
ˈtɒp ɪ kəltop·i·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. topicaladjective

   pertaining to the surface of a body part

   "a drug for topical (or local) application"; "a topical anesthesia"

2. topicaladjective

   of or relating to or arranged by topics

   "a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis"

3. topicaladjective

   of interest at the present time

   "a topical reference"; "a topical and timely study of civil liberty"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. topicalnoun

   A topical anaesthetic.

2. topicaladjective

   Of current interest; contemporary.

   Fair trade has become quite a topical subject.

3. topicaladjective

   local to a particular place

4. topicaladjective

   Applied to a localized part of the body.

5. topicaladjective

   Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Topicaladjective

   Etymology: from τόπος.

   1. Relating to some general head.2. Local; confined to some particular place.

   An argument from authority is but a weaker kind of proof; it being but a topical probation, and an inartificial argument, depending on naked asseveration. Brown.

   Evidences of fact can be no more than topical and probable. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   3. Applied medicinally to a particular part.

   A woman, with some unusual hemorrhage, is only to be cured by topical remedies. Arbuthnot.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Topical

   A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body. Most often topical medication means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments. Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin. Topical medications may also be inhalational, such as asthma medications, or applied to the surface of tissues other than the skin, such as eye drops applied to the conjunctiva, or ear drops placed in the ear, or medications applied to the surface of a tooth. The word topical derives from Greek τοπικός topikos, "of a place".

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1. topical

   Topical refers to something that is of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events or matters. It can also refer to a product, like a cream or lotion, that is designed for application on the skin or specific body surfaces.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Topicalnoun

   of or pertaining to a place; limited; logical application; as, a topical remedy; a topical claim or privilege

2. Topicalnoun

   pertaining to, or consisting of, a topic or topics; according to topics

3. Topicalnoun

   resembling a topic, or general maxim; hence, not demonstrative, but merely probable, as an argument

Matched Categories

1. • Medicine

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Anagrams for Topical »

1. optical

2. capitol

3. Capitol

4. coalpit

How to pronounce Topical?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Topical in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Topical in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Topical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Topical in a Sentence

1. Samer Jaber:

   Just be careful, as your skin in that area will likely be sensitive and topical acne treatments can make this more irritated and even worse. FOGGY GLASSES Since face masks trap the breath and foster moist, humid environments, glasses wearersmay have noticed that wearing a face mask can cause your lenses to fog. In a 2011 study from the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, researchers advised washing the glasses with soapy water immediately before wearing a face mask. Face masks trap the breath and foster humidity so glasses wearers may have noticed that wearing a face mask can cause the lenses to fog. (iStock) After shaking off any excess water, let the spectacles air dry or gently dry off the lenses with a soft tissue before putting them back on. Now the spectacle lenses should not mist up when the face mask is worn, they wrote. Glasses fog because humidity can escape the mask and move upward, coming into contact with the lenses and causing them to fog. Placing a tissue under the top of your face mask can also help absorb some of the droplets, leading to clear lenses. Wearing a mask that can form to the bridge of your nose one with wire, for instance can help prevent the warm air from your mouth from reaching your lenses. DRY, CRACKED HANDS FROM FREQUENT WASHING Next, frequent hand washing, especially during the ongoing pandemic, can lead to skin feeling dry, irritatedor cracked. Preventing rough skin can be as simple as switching to a fragrance-free hand soap, which may contain fewer irritants. But Jaber also recommends carrying hand moisturizer for use after washing and drying your hands, suggesting a cream or an ointment rather than a lotion, as lotions are usually thinner and often contain alcohol. Experts advise carrying hand moisturizer for use after washing and drying your hands. (iStock) Lotions can be great, but creams or ointments are thicker. Vaseline is an ointment, and it really locks things in.

2. Seth MacFarlane:

   The idea that 'Family Guy' is this cartoon Ouija board that predicts things… I was just watching things happen from afar, i think it’s sort of modern media. The idea that it’s more important to be first than to be right. It’s a strange thing to observe. We write our show the same way as everyone else. We make the same kind of topical jokes that ‘The Simpson’ does, [that] ‘South Park’ does. And you work with what you have whether that be swirling rumors or political [material].

3. Julianna Schantz-Dunn:

   You may feel some itching or painful urination, but the symptoms may not be as severe as you’d think, i’ve seen people try to treat herpes with a topical yeast medication—and that doesn’t do much.

4. Andrew Lee:

   One of the interesting areas that we plan to explore in partnership with large companies is actually using our platform technology to include other drugs that previously maybe haven't been suitable for topical or transdermal delivery - or drugs which may have not got through the regulatory filings because, for instance, they might have caused stomach irritation or other side effects when taken orally.

5. Courtney White:

   I think one of the greatest lessons here has been that we can move quickly and that we can be topical and timely, and as the story and needs around food and restaurants change, that we can change really quickly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Topical
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Topical
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Topical
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topical
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Topical
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Topical