different between topical vs atopical

English

Etymology

topic +? -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t?p.?.k?l/
• Rhymes: -?p?k?l

Adjective

topical (comparative more topical, superlative most topical)

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.

3. Local to a particular place
4. (medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body.

   Antonym: systemic

5. (medicine, not comparable) Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
6. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

Translations

Noun

topical (plural topicals)

1. (pharmacology) A topical anaesthetic.

Anagrams

• Capitol, capitol, coalpit, lipcoat, optical, pit coal

English

Etymology 1

atopy +? -ical or atopic +? -al

Adjective

atopical (comparative more atopical, superlative most atopical)

1. Atopic; relating to or having atopy.

Etymology 2

a- +? topical

Adjective

atopical (comparative more atopical, superlative most atopical)

1. Not topical; untopical.

Anagrams

• Capitola