TOPIC

[noun] [C] - a subject which is discussed, written about or studiedOur discussion ranged over various topics, such as acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer. topical (HAPPENING NOW) [adjective] - of interest at the present time; relating to things which are happening at presentThe discussion focused on topical issues in medicine, including the question of being able to choose the sex of a child.The material had clearly been chosen some time ago, and it was disappointing to find no up-to-date or topical content.The book contains much of topical interest and has an extensive bibliography.