topically

American  

[top-i-klee] / ˈtɒp ɪ kli /

adverb

1. in a way that relates to a matter of local or current interest.

   This website is a treasure trove of culturally pertinent and topically applicable training curricula.

2. in a way that reflects the subject of a discussion, piece of writing, etc.; by topic.

   Her papers include 25 binders of newspaper clippings from 1964 to 1975, organized topically.

   The conference is a series of topically organized panels, seminars, and roundtable discussions.

3. on the surface; externally.

   The antifungal lotion is to be applied topically twice daily for 14 days.

   Most modern carpets have stain and soil treatments that have been topically applied to the fibers.

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Etymology

Origin of topically

topical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The procedure is performed through microneedling, which forms channels in the skin before the product is applied topically to the face.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

She was stunned to find that a lot of her symptoms - which included brain fog, low mood, joint pain and anxiety - became “vastly better” when she began using progesterone cream topically.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

I feel like our show is very topically reflective.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024

“After all, the name Sackler has really nothing to do topically with biophysics,” Schwille writes in an email to Science.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2024

For the ulceration it is useless to prescribe, because it can neither be diagnosed nor topically treated by the nonprofessional.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.