cellular
word
/ˈsɛɫjəɫɝ/
SEL-yuh-lur
/sˈɛljʊlɐ/
SEL-yuh-luh
Definition
Relating to cells, the small basic parts of living things; also used to describe mobile phone networks or devices (especially in American English).
Usage & Nuances
In science, 'cellular' refers to anything about cells or cell structure (e.g., 'cellular biology'). In American English, 'cellular phone' or 'cellular network' is common, but UK English uses 'mobile.' Rarely used alone to mean 'cell phone' outside the US.
Spanish: celularPortuguese (BR): celularPortuguese (PT): celularChinese (Simplified): 细胞的 - 蜂窝状的 - 移动（电话的）Chinese (Traditional): 細胞的 - 蜂窩狀的 - 行動（電話的）Hindi: कोशिकीय - सेलुलर (मोबाइल)Arabic: خلويBengali: কোষীয় - মোবাইল (ফোন/নেটওয়ার্ক)Russian: клеточный - сотовый (телефон/сеть)Japanese: 細胞の - 携帯電話のVietnamese: tế bào - di động (điện thoại/mạng)Korean: 세포의 - 휴대전화의Turkish: hücresel - cep (telefon/ağ)Urdu: خلیاتی - موبائل (فون/نیٹ ورک)Indonesian: seluler - sel (ponsel/jaringan)
Example Sentences
Cellular structure is important in biology.
basic
He uses a cellular phone to call his family.
basic
Skin has a cellular makeup that protects the body.
basic
The doctor explained the cellular changes caused by the disease.
natural
He's always on his cellular talking to someone.
natural
Do you have cellular service out here, or is it just Wi-Fi?
natural