pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest

a topical reference.

pertaining to the subject of a discourse, composition, or the like.

of a place; local.

Medicine/Medical . of, pertaining to, or applied externally to a particular part of the body; local

a topical anesthetic.

Philately . any of a collection of different stamps treating the same subject.

adjective

irrelevant , old , past , general , unrestricted

adjective

contemporary , modern , newsworthy , nominal , popular , subjective , thematic , up-to-date , confined , insular , limited , parochial , particular , regional , sectional , current , local , newsy , temporary , timely