topical

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Relating to a particular topic or subject.

   • The book is divided into topical chapters.
2. 2

   Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

   • Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.
3. 3

   Local to a particular place.

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   1. 4

      Applied to a localized part of the body.

   2. 5

      Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

      • Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available.
   3. 6

      Arranged according to topic or theme

      Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

   4. 7

      A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or…

      A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

      • 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.
   5. 8

      A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.

      • 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.
   6. 9

      A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains),…

      A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.

      • beautiful Pictorials, topicals, commemoratives, airmails. Introductory selection 40% discount. Ralph Rice, 15 Longlane, West Hartford 7, Conn.

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