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Definition of topicality

topicality

/ˌtɑːpɪˈkæləti/
top · i · cal · i · ty
Adverb:topically
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Plural:topicalities
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Adjective:topical
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topicality Lexical Profile

topicality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being of current interest, relevance, or contemporary importance.

Example

"The documentary gained immediate critical acclaim because of the urgent topicality of its environmental message."

2

In formal debate and linguistics, the degree to which an argument, statement, or text directly addresses the assigned resolution or discourse topic.

Example

"The opposing team challenged the affirmative side on topicality, arguing that their proposed policy fell outside the scope of the resolution."

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• Rhymes for topicality

• Nearby Words

topiary
topic
topical
topicality
topically
topknot
topless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective topical plus the abstract noun suffix -ity, ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek ta topika ('commonplaces'), derived from topos ('place').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Topicality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/topicality
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