topical
top·i·cal
adj \ˈtä-pi-kəl\Definition of TOPICAL
1
a : of, relating to, or arranged by topics <set down in topical form> b : referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest <a topical novel> <topical references>
2
: designed for or involving local application and action (as on the body) <a topical anesthetic> <a topical remedy>
— top·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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circa 1525
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