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

The study used two types of mouse cells -- connective tissue cells and stem cells -- engineered to carry a synthetic cellular communication system or "genetic circuit."

From Science Daily

Linking an individual's proteomic profile -- that is, which proteins are active and to what degree -- to their genetic code establishes a holistic view of the cellular activities in the brain.

From Science Daily

An international research team has uncovered a new mechanism crucial to the production of cellular proteins.

From Science Daily

By studying late-onset cases, Igdoura and his team uncovered that these diseases begin in the spinal cord, where chronic stress on a cellular component called the endoplasmic reticulum triggers programmed cell death.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

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