Topical

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːpəkəl/

Topical (adjective)

  1. related to things happening now or recently.
  2. used on the surface of the body, like a cream or ointment.
  3. connected to a specific subject or topic.

Examples

  • The article discusses topical issues affecting the economy.
  • Topical debates often arise during election seasons.

Common collocations: topical news, topical discussion, topical treatment, apply topically, topical relevance

Synonyms of Topical

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Topical

  • when discussing outdated subjects
  • when something is not related to the current topic