Advertisement
Advertisement
topical
[ top-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- relating to or dealing with matters of current or local interest:
a topical reference.
- relating to the subject of a discourse, composition, or the like.
- relating to or in a particular place; local:
The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate, or water-related issues.
- Medicine/Medical. of, relating to, or applied externally to a particular part of the body; local:
a topical anesthetic.
noun
- Philately. any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.
topical
/ ˈtɒpɪkəl; ˌtɒpɪˈkælɪtɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or constituting current affairs
- relating to a particular place; local
- of or relating to a topic or topics
- (of a drug, ointment, etc) for application to the body surface; local
Derived Forms
- topicality, noun
- ˈٴDZ辱, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٴDZ··· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
But it's content from topical comedy shows like “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” which alloys comedy to the type of long-form journalistic content “60 Minutes” pioneered, that circulates more widely on social media.
The play, a gripping portrayal of a Polish immigrant trying to survive and succeed in America, “is challenging, it’s biting, it’s hilarious, it’s dark, super topical,” said the actor.
Bix and her Ferrix compatriots are now refugees — yes, more topical relevance — and the Empire has a passion for hunting undocumented workers.
His comments came at a lunch with journalists on Wednesday, with Farage making a speech and taking questions on a range of topical issues.
His topical satire show Dead Ringers is set to mark its 25th anniversary on BBC Radio 4 this year.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse