cellular

[sel-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by cellules or cells, especially minute compartments or cavities.

2. of or relating to cellular phones.

cellular

/ ˈsɛljʊlə, ˌsɛljʊˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells

2. having cells or small cavities; porous

3. divided into a network of cells

4. textiles woven with an open texture

   a cellular blanket

5. designed for or involving cellular radio

Other Word Forms

• cellularity noun
• cellularly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cellular¹

1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) “live cell” ( Latin: “little room”; cellule ) + -āris -ar ¹

Example Sentences

“I throw my cellular device in the water,” she cooed blissfully in the LP’s strummy title track, “Can you reach me? No, you can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

Does that mean I could end up having SpaceX as my cellular provider?

From Los Angeles Times

The US Secret Service disrupted a network of telecommunications devices that could have shut down cellular systems as leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

From BBC

Research suggests that extending the overnight fast may improve metabolism, aid cellular repair and perhaps even prolong life.

From BBC

Farrell’s cellular mutation into Oz has been widely discussed — the dialect, the physicality, the incredible prosthetic makeup by Mike Marino and his team, and how Farrell illuminates that full-body mask from within.

From Los Angeles Times

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