Meaning
6 sensesRelating to a particular topic or subject.
The book is divided into topical chapters.
themenbezogen, thematisch
of or relating to or arranged by topics
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.
aktuell, gegenwartsbezogen, zeitgemäß
Local to a particular place.
örtlich (begrenzt)
(not comparable)Applied to a localized part of the body.
örtlich, topisch, lokal
насущныйnasuščnyj
pertaining to the surface of a body part
(not comparable)Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
äußerlich, örtlich, lokal
Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.
thematisch
тематичнийtematyčnyj
Examples
4 sentencesShe touched on all the topical subjects.
deSie berührte alle aktuellen Themen.
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing eczema outbreaks.
Let's stop talking about it, the issue isn't topical anymore.
This is a topical cream, not a toothpaste, so I hope your gums are free of hemorrhoids.
ruЭто крем для местного применения, а не зубная паста. Так что я надеюсь, что твои дёсны не страдают от геморроя.
Translations
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Origin
From topic + -al.From topic + -al.
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Forms
more topical, most topical| Comparative | more topical Lesson |
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| Superlative | most topical Lesson |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form