Synonyms for

Cellular

Verb / ˈseljʌlɜ: / Another word for cellular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to cells, especially the small parts that living things are made of or the phone network that uses radio waves

Synonyms & similar words

noncellular cell-based cell-forming cellularized cellulose cytoplasmatic cystoplasmic histological intracellular microscopic molecular plasmatic subcellular tissue

Synonyms by register

Formal

microscopic organic tissue-based

Informal

tiny minute small

Literary

minute atomic particulate

Antonyms

noncellular acellular multicellular unicellular intercellular

Common collocations

  • cellular structure
  • cellular respiration
  • cellular phone
  • cellular network
  • cellular level
  • cellular automata
  • cellular damage
  • cellular membrane

Word family

noun cell
adjective cellular

Usage note

Primarily used in biological and technological contexts. Be mindful of the specific meaning intended, as it can refer to cells in living organisms or to mobile phone technology.

Example sentences

  1. The cellular network was down, so I couldn't call my friend.
  2. The microscope helped us see the cellular structure of the organism.
  3. The cellular phone was ringing loudly in the library.
  4. The cellular level of the tissue was examined under the microscope.
  5. The cellular component of the blood was analyzed in the lab.

Quotes

  • My cellular phone is the most important thing I own.
  • The beauty of the cellular structure of plants is amazing.
  • The cellular network connects people from all over the world.

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