cellular
/'seljulə/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or consisting of cells: Pertaining to the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms or organizations.
- Characterized by small compartments or units: Having a structure divided into or made up of distinct, often small, sections or cells.
- Porous or having a mesh-like structure: Containing small holes or a network of spaces, like certain materials.
Usage Examples
- Relating to biological cells:
- The scientist studied the cellular structure of the leaf under a microscope.
- Cellular respiration is a fundamental process for energy production.
- Characterized by compartments or units:
- The cellular organization of the secret network made it difficult to dismantle.
- The building had a cellular layout with many small, independent offices.
- Describing a porous material:
- The mattress was made from a lightweight, cellular foam.
- This cellular fabric allows for excellent breathability.
Advanced Usage
- "Cellular automaton": A discrete model studied in mathematics and theoretical biology, consisting of a grid of cells that evolve based on simple rules.
- Researchers use cellular automata to simulate complex natural systems.
- "Cellular network": A communication network where the last link is wireless, distributed over land areas called cells.
- The country has extensive cellular network coverage.
Variants and Related Words
- Cell (n): The basic unit of life or a small room/compartment.
- Every plant and animal is composed of cells.
- Cellularity (n): The state or condition of being cellular.
- The cellularity of the tissue sample was high.
- Intercellular (adj): Located between cells.
- Intercellular communication is vital for tissue function.
- Intracellular (adj): Located or occurring within a cell.
- Intracellular processes are complex and tightly regulated.
Synonyms
- Compartmentalized: Divided into sections or categories.
- Alveolar: Having small cavities or pits (used in specific biological/medical contexts).
- Porous: Full of tiny holes that allow fluids or air to pass through.
Related Phrases
- Cellular phone (often shortened to "cell phone"): A portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while moving within a telephone service area.
- She checked the map on her cellular phone.
- Cellular immunity: An immune response that involves the activation of immune cells, such as T-cells, to fight infection.
- Vaccines can help boost cellular immunity.
Related Idioms
(No common idioms are directly based on the word "cellular".)
Adjective
- characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
- the cellular construction of a beehive
- any effective opposition to a totalitarian regime must be secretive and cellular
- relating to cells
- cellular walls
- cellular physiology