cellular
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/ˈsɛljələr/
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/ˈsɛljʊlə/
relating to cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cellular' originates from the Latin word 'cellula,' which is a diminutive of 'cella,' meaning 'small room.'
Historical Evolution
'cellula' transformed into the French word 'cellulaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cellular.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to small rooms or cells,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to cells or mobile networks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or consisting of living cells.
The cellular structure of the plant is complex.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to a mobile phone network.
Cellular networks have improved significantly over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 08:24