cel·lu·lar
ˈsel-yə-lər 
1
a
: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
a cellular structure
cellular growth
b
: cell-mediated
cellular immunity
2
: containing cavities : having a porous texture
cellular rocks
3
: of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (such as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range
cellular phones
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Adjective
Researchers are observing the course of the disease at the cellular level.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
In recent years, researchers have been studying the role of shape and geometry in biofilms and how physical laws, such as those governing cellular metabolism and the diffusion of nutrients, determine how biofilms grow and thrive.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Cody Goodwin, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
In these cases, fifth-generation (5G) cellular, which promises median speeds in the hundreds of megabits per second and latencies in single-digit milliseconds, will potentially reduce the latency to as little as tens of milliseconds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2019
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Adjective
To attract consumers in today’s shaky economy, T-Mobile is debuting a five-year price lock guarantee and new cellular plans designed to offer more bang for your buck.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
In recent years, researchers have been studying the role of shape and geometry in biofilms and how physical laws, such as those governing cellular metabolism and the diffusion of nutrients, determine how biofilms grow and thrive.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks impossible to use.
—Cody Goodwin, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
In these cases, fifth-generation (5G) cellular, which promises median speeds in the hundreds of megabits per second and latencies in single-digit milliseconds, will potentially reduce the latency to as little as tens of milliseconds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2019
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“Cellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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cellular
adjective
cel·lu·lar
ˈsel-yə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2
: cell-mediated
cellular immunity
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