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

Derived Forms

• cellularity, noun

Other Words From

• cellu·lari·ty noun
• cellu·lar·ly 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

For the Velcro-sealing bags, Chait cited the brand Faraday, which sells pouches that block cellular and WiFi signals.

From Los Angeles Times

No. The ban also applies to smart watches and other devices that can use WiFi or cellular signals to send text messages or access social media.

From Los Angeles Times

When he encounters problems in the north with radio-wave technology, especially in built up areas, he says he wishes he could access the cellular network.

From BBC

The hubs fitted to smart meters in central and southern regions, receiving the cellular signal, usually have five of these indicator lights.

From BBC

Another engineer, “Steve” working for a major energy supplier in Merseyside, who has experience of installing meters in homes on both sides of the regional divide, told us it was “far easier to complete a successful installation” in the south and Midlands where he could use the cellular network.

From BBC

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