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cellular

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛl.ju.lə/

The English word “cellular” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
  2. Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of such a fabric.
  3. Using cells (local groups of devices sharing a transceiver).
  4. Using such a network.

noun

  1. A cellular phone (mobile phone).

Etymology

From New Latin cellulāris, from cellula (“cell”) + -āris.

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