cellular

[ sel-yuh-ler ]
/ ˈsɛl yə lər /

adjective

pertaining to or characterized by cellules or cells, especially minute compartments or cavities.
of or relating to cellular phones.

Origin of cellular

1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) live cell (Latin: little room; see cellule) + -āris -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM cellular

cel·lu·lar·i·ty, noun cel·lu·lar·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for cellular

cellular
/ (ˈsɛljʊlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells
having cells or small cavities; porous
divided into a network of cells
textiles woven with an open texture a cellular blanket
designed for or involving cellular radio

Derived forms of cellular

cellularity (ˌsɛljʊˈlærɪtɪ), noun

Medical definitions for cellular

cellular
[ sĕlyə-lər ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling a cell.
Consisting of, composed of, or containing a cell or cells.

Scientific definitions for cellular

cell
[ sĕl ]

The basic unit of living matter in all organisms, consisting of protoplasm enclosed within a cell membrane. All cells except bacterial cells have a distinct nucleus that contains the cell's DNA as well as other structures (called organelles) that include mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, and vacuoles. The main source of energy for all of a cell's biological processes is ATP. See more at eukaryote prokaryote.
Any of various devices, or units within such devices, that are capable of converting some form of energy into electricity. Cells contain two electrodes and an electrolyte. See more at electrolytic cell solar cell voltaic cell.

Other words from cell

cellular adjective