Topical Definition
tŏpĭ-kəl
adjective
Of a particular place; local.
Webster's New World
Having to do with topics of the day; of current or local interest.
Topical allusions in literature.
Webster's New World
Relating to, applied to, or affecting a localized area of the body, especially of the skin.
A topical anesthetic.
American Heritage Medicine
Of, using, or arranged by topics, or subjects.
Webster's New World
Of or for a particular part of the body; esp., designating or by local application.
A topical remedy.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
noun
A topical anesthetic.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Topical
Noun
Singular:
topical
Plural:
topicalsOrigin of Topical
From Greek topikos from topos place
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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