Topicality: meaning, definitions and examples
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topicality
[ təˌpɪkˈæləti ]
in journalism
The quality or state of being of current relevance or interest.
Synonyms
currentness, pertinence, relevance
Examples of usage
- The article lacked topicality and failed to engage the readers.
- The journalist's ability to capture the topicality of the issue made the report impactful.
in academic discussions
The extent to which a subject is pertinent to the matter at hand.
Synonyms
applicability, pertinence, relevance
Examples of usage
- The professor emphasized the topicality of the research findings in relation to the current debate.
- The discussion lacked topicality as it veered off into unrelated topics.
Translations
Translations of the word "topicality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relevância
🇮🇳 प्रासंगिकता
🇩🇪 Relevanz
🇮🇩 relevansi
🇺🇦 актуальність
🇵🇱 aktualność
🇯🇵 関連性
🇫🇷 pertinence
🇪🇸 relevancia
🇹🇷 önem
🇰🇷 관련성
🇸🇦 أهمية
🇨🇿 relevance
🇸🇰 relevantnosť
🇨🇳 相关性
🇸🇮 relevantnost
🇮🇸 viðeigandi
🇰🇿 маңыздылық
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელობა
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyət
🇲🇽 relevancia
Word origin
The word 'topicality' has its roots in the Latin word 'topica,' meaning 'pertaining to commonplaces or ordinary topics.' Over time, it evolved to represent the quality of being of current relevance or interest. The term gained popularity in journalism and academic circles to emphasize the importance of staying up-to-date with current events and discussions.
See also: topics.