cellular

Definition

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

Etymology

From New Latin cellulāris, from cellula (“cell”) + -āris.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "a cellular sports shirt"
• "for man is born free but everywhere is in cellular underwear"