topical
/ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.45 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Relating to a particular topic or subject.
adj
Local to a particular place.
adj
Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
adj
noun
A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
noun
A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
Example Sentences
- "The book is divided into topical chapters."
- "Fair trade has become quite a topical issue."
- "Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available."
- "Small amounts of potent ingredients can, in theory, mean far less skin irritation, as one might get with a one-time high dose of retinol. And with topicals, there is a more uniform delivery of product to the skin’s surface."
- ""This is a great introductory line to first-time cannabis users because two of the items are topicals, which don't get you high," says Elisabeth, who prides herself and her growers on having a well-balanced and chemical-free strand."
- "You can’t do a show at an audience – you have to do a show with an audience and structure the act so that you start with the “hello” gags, then the topicals, then the surreal stuff."
Etymology
From topic + -al.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/
- British English: /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/