Definition of topical

topicaladjective

chủ đề

/ˈtɒpɪkl//ˈtɑːpɪkl/

The word "topical" has a fascinating history! The term "topical" originated from the Latin word "topi-cus," meaning "of the head" or "concerning the head." This Latin term was used to describe something that was related to the top or summit of something, often metaphorically. In the 14th century, the term "topical" emerged in Middle English to describe something that was local or geographical in nature. For example, "topical" might refer to a place or a region. Over time, the meaning of "topical" expanded to include other senses, such as relating to a particular subject or theme (as in a "topical" lecture) or being of local or regional interest. Today, "topical" is often used in contexts such as medicine (topical application of creams or ointments), news reporting (topical issues or stories), and even music (topical songs). Despite its evolution, the core idea of "topical" remains tied to the concept of being relevant, local, or related to a specific context.

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connected with something that is happening or of interest at the present time

kết nối với một cái gì đó đang xảy ra hoặc quan tâm tại thời điểm hiện tại

Example:
  • a topical joke/reference

    một trò đùa/tài liệu tham khảo mang tính thời sự

  • topical events

    sự kiện thời sự

  • They met to discuss matters of topical interest.

    Họ gặp nhau để thảo luận những vấn đề đang được quan tâm.

  • We try and keep the advice topical.

    Chúng tôi cố gắng và giữ lời khuyên theo thời gian.

connected with, or put directly on, a part of the body

được kết nối với hoặc đeo trực tiếp vào một bộ phận của cơ thể

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