cellular

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adjective

cel·​lu·​lar ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce cellular (audio)
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
cellularity noun

cellular

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noun

Examples of cellular in a Sentence

Adjective Researchers are observing the course of the disease at the cellular level.
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Adjective
The Trump Organization announced June 16 the launch of Trump Mobile, a new cellular service and cellphone company. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 June 2025 Trump Mobile, announced on Monday, is the latest cellular service pegged to a high-profile figure, joining the likes of wireless services from actors such as Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Noun
All titanium Apple Watches automatically come with GPS plus cellular, and have a sapphire crystal covering (the aluminum models use a toughened glass) — link here. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for cellular

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin cellularis, from cellula living cell, from Latin, diminutive of cella small room

First Known Use

Adjective

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cellular was in 1716

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Cite this Entry

“Cellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellular. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cellular

adjective
cel·​lu·​lar
ˈsel-yə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2
: of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range
cellular phones

Medical Definition

cellular

adjective
cel·​lu·​lar ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce cellular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2
: cell-mediated
cellular immunity
cellularity noun
plural cellularities

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