topical

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: top-i-cal (3)

English Definition

Relating to or applied directly to a part of the body; or relating to current news.

Example Sentence

This topical ointment is for external use only.

US IPA /ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
UK IPA /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/