I. ˈsel-yə-lər adjective
Etymology: New Latin cellularis, from cellula living cell, from Latin, diminutive of cella small room
Date: circa 1739
1. : of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2. : containing cavities : having a porous texture
cellular rocks
3. : of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range
cellular phones
• cel·lu·lar·i·ty ˌsel-yə-ˈla-rə-tē, -ˈler-ə- noun
II. noun
Date: 1987
: cell phone