cellular

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adjective

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

cellularity

ˌsel-yə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-

noun

cellular

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noun (1)

: cell phone

cellularity

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noun (2)

cel·​lu·​lar·​i·​ty ˌsel-yə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being cellular

Examples of cellular in a Sentence

Adjective

Researchers are observing the course of the disease at the cellular level.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This is the process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones and is essential for normal cellular growth and wound healing. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Researchers are also investigating whether GHK-Cu could support nerve regeneration, lung healing and cellular repair pathways linked to inflammation. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026

Noun

This technology integrates satellite connectivity directly with 5G cellular, promising a significant upgrade for off-grid communication. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

For Jaffe, the cosmic and the cellular have always been linked. —Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026

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 (1)

1985, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cellular

• cellular foam
• cellular respiration
• cellular suicide
• cellular telephone

Rhymes for cellular

• acellular
• subcellular
• extracellular
• intercellular
• intracellular
• multicellular
• unicellular
• hepatocellular

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 

1

: of, relating to, or consisting of cells

2

: cell-mediated

cellular immunity

cellularity

ˌsel-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

plural cellularities