English · Word Candidate

cellular

/ˈsɛl.ju.lə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cellulars

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

Adjective

Examples

The achievement will transform neuroscience and serve as the starting point for asking questions we could not otherwise have answered, just as having the human genome has made it possible to ask new questions about cellular and molecular systems.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of such a fabric.

Adjective

Examples

a cellular sports shirt

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A cellular phone (mobile phone).

NounRegister: US, informal

Examples

If there's no answer on his office landline then you should call his cellular.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cellular” mean?

Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

Is “cellular” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.