Cellular: meaning, definitions and examples

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cellular

 

[ หˆsษ›ljสŠlษ™r ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

technology

Relating to or consisting of cells, especially the smallest structural units of an organism.

Synonyms

cell-based, cell-formed

Examples of usage

  • The smartphone has a powerful cellular connection.
  • The cellular structure of plants allows for efficient nutrient transport.
Context #2 | Adjective

biology

Of or relating to a cell or cells.

Synonyms

cellular-based, cellular-related

Examples of usage

  • The cellular composition of the tissue was examined under a microscope.
  • The biologist studied the cellular processes in the organism.
Context #3 | Noun

telecommunications

A mobile phone system that uses a network of fixed antennas to provide coverage.

Synonyms

cell network, mobile network

Examples of usage

  • The company offers a wide range of cellular plans for different needs.
  • The cellular network ensures connectivity even in remote areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "cellular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zellulรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seluler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปั–ั‚ะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komรณrkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐ่ƒžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cellulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hรผcresel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bunฤ›ฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bunkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†่ƒž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ celiฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumukjarna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐััƒัˆะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฏแƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผceyrษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celular

Word origin

The word 'cellular' originated from the Latin word 'cellula' meaning 'small room'. It was first used in the late 18th century to describe structures resembling cells, and later evolved to include references to mobile phone systems in the telecommunications industry.

See also: cell, cellar, cellphone, cells, cellularly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,306 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.