Cellular
/sɛlˈjʊlər/
Definitions
2 meaningsConsisting of or divided into cells.
/sɛlˈjʊlər/
Relating to or consisting of cells
Cellular phones have revolutionized communication.
💡 Simply: Imagine tiny rooms (cells) inside your body. 'Cellular' means anything related to these little rooms. Like, cellular phone – it uses many little towers that are like cells to send messages!
👶 For kids: Like tiny LEGO bricks making up everything.
More Examples
The cellular structure of the plant was clearly visible under the microscope.
How It's Used
"Cellular respiration is the process by which cells produce energy."
"Cellular damage can lead to various diseases."
Relating to mobile phone networks.
/sɛlˈjʊlər/
Relating to mobile phone technology
The cellular service was interrupted by the storm.
💡 Simply: Cellular means phone stuff! Like your cellular phone or cellular data.
👶 For kids: Phone stuff!
More Examples
He made a call using his cellular phone.
How It's Used
"Cellular networks provide wireless communication."
From Latin *cellula, diminutive of cella "small room", from celare "to hide". The modern biological meaning arose from the observation of the small compartments within organisms.
The word's usage in biology became prominent in the late 19th century with the development of cell theory.
Memory tip
Think of 'cell' – the basic unit of life. Cellular means relating to these tiny building blocks.
Word Origin
"small room"