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
- cellularity noun
- cellularly adverb
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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AT&T is responsible for maintaining the network nationwide, even in places where service isn’t commercially viable, and gives priority to first responders over other cellular usage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The failure of America’s emergency cellular network during some disasters prompted a bipartisan push for tighter oversight as reauthorization nears.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Amazon plans to deploy its own direct-to-device satellite system beginning in 2028, allow it to deliver voice, data, and messaging services to mobile phones and other cellular devices.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
This analysis revealed that specific RNA transcripts were disrupted by the Mars-like conditions, showing how deeply these stresses affect cellular function.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
It has recently been learned that the genes for the marking of self by cellular antigens and those for making immunologic responses by antibody formation are closely linked.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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