topically
topically · more topically · most topically
In a topical mannerIn a topical manner.
» The medication should be administered topically.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a topical manner.
(Applied) to a localized part of the body.
to a restricted area of the body
Examples
2 sentencesThe medication should be administered topically.
Researchers have developed a topically-applied molecular microbicide capable of preventing HIV transmission.
Forms
more topically, most topically| Comparative | more topically Lesson |
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| Superlative | most topically |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- to a restricted area of the body:locally
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedtopical
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb