how to pronounce topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/

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topical is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of topical in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… alongside it a milk urn no topical for …”

meanings of topical

adjective:

Relating to a particular topic or subject.
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
Applied to a localized part of the body.
Local to a particular place.
Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

noun:

A topical anaesthetic.

topical frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word topical occurs in english on average 2.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.