cellular

cel-lu-lar · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or consisting of biological cells.

  2. 2.

    Relating to mobile telephone networks.

  3. 3.

    Having a structure of small compartments.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cellular phone — a mobile phone
  • •
    cellular network — a mobile communications network
  • •
    cellular respiration — the process cells use to produce energy

Related words

See also: biology, cell, cells, mobile
Synonyms: cell-based, mobile

Etymology

From Latin "cellula," diminutive of "cella" meaning small room, + "-ar."