cellular

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Etymology

From nl. cellulāris, from cellula + -āris.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/, /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/

Adjective

cellular

1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
2. (of a fabric) Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of cellular fabric.

   a cellular sports shirt

Translations

• French: cellulaire, celluleux
• German: Zelle, zellulär
• Italian: cellulare
• Portuguese: celular, celular
• Russian: кле́точный
• Spanish: celular

Noun

cellular (plural cellulars)

1. (US, informal) A cellular phone (mobile phone).
   • 1994, "Red Museum", (episode of The X-Files TV series)

     MULDER: Yeah, Eddie, this is all good stuff. Yeah, see what else you can find on him from the N.C.I.C. and call me back. At, at this number or on my cellular.

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