adjective
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of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells
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having cells or small cavities; porous
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divided into a network of cells
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textiles woven with an open texture
a cellular blanket
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designed for or involving cellular radio
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cellular
1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) “live cell” ( Latin: “little room”; see cellule) + -āris -ar 1
Example Sentences
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After observing these lab grown retinas over several months, the team identified the cellular events that shape the foveola, the tiny region at the center of the retina responsible for the sharpest vision.
From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026
It recently participated in an auction run by the Federal Communications Commission, to gain two cellular licenses, spending $8.5 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
However the multinational bank also believes that a potential offering from Charter and SpaceX would fall short of supplanting any of the major cellular service providers in the U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The market for mobile cellular and other satellite-based communications is growing rapidly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
I had to tear away her cellular phone.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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