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topical

/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/
noun
  1. A topical anaesthetic.

adjective
  1. Relating to a particular topic or subject.

    "The book is divided into topical chapters."

  2. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

    "Fair trade has become quite a topical issue."

  3. Local to a particular place

Antonymssystemic

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