topical — relating to current matters of interest or importance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to current matters of interest or importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːpɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- His topical jokes about celebrity scandals made him the most popular comedian of the year.
- The topical ointment worked so well that my mosquito bites disappeared overnight.
- My grandmother's topical references to TikTok trends always surprise the family.
topical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtɑːpɪkəl/]
relating to current matters of interest or importance
relating to current matters of interest or importance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'topos' (place), the word passed through Latin 'topicus' before entering English. It originally meant 'relating to a particular place or subject,' and later evolved to mean 'relating to current events or matters of interest.'
Breakdown
topos (place, locality) + -ical (adjective suffix denoting 'of or relating to')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His topical jokes about celebrity scandals made him the most popular comedian of the year.”
“The topical ointment worked so well that my mosquito bites disappeared overnight.”
“My grandmother's topical references to TikTok trends always surprise the family.”
“The talk show host became famous for his topical commentary on social media phenomena.”
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