topical
/ˈtɑpɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to current events or subjects that people are talking about now.
- The comedian's jokes were all about topical issues like climate change and politics.
- The magazine covers a wide range of topical subjects, from technology to health.
- Our teacher asked us to write an essay on a topical news story from this week.
- Relating to a particular place or area; local.
- The topical effects of the ointment helped soothe the sunburn on my shoulders.
- This medicine is for topical use only, so do not swallow it.
- The doctor prescribed a topical cream for the rash on my arm.