cellular

adj. relating to the tiny cells that make up all living things.

adj. pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling the microscopic structural and functional units of living organisms.

“Scientists are studying the cellular structure of the new plant species.”

“The researchers observed significant cellular degradation when the tissue samples were exposed to the experimental compound for more than forty-eight hours.”

Academic

adj. relating to a phone system that uses radio towers to cover different areas.

adj. relating to a mobile communications system divided into small geographic areas, each served by a low-power transmitter.

“The mountain cabin has a very weak cellular signal.”

“The expansion of the cellular network into rural provinces has significantly boosted the local economy by providing reliable internet access to small businesses.”

American English

adj. a type of cloth with many small holes that helps keep you warm or cool.

adj. denoting a fabric, typically cotton, woven with a pattern of small open spaces to provide insulation and breathability.

“The baby was wrapped in a soft cellular blanket.”

“The athlete preferred cellular base layers because the ventilated weave allowed for superior moisture-wicking during high-intensity training sessions.”

Technical

n. a short way of saying 'cellular phone'.

n. a mobile radiotelephone; used as a clipped form of cellular phone.

“He reached for his cellular to call for help after the car broke down.”

“While the term 'cellular' was a common noun for the device in the nineties, most contemporary speakers have shortened it further to simply 'cell'.”

American English · Informal