adjective
cellular
Relating to mobile telephone networks or service.
The phone loses its cellular connection inside the tunnel.
Etymology
Latin cellula meant a small cell. Cellular networks use many local coverage cells, so the adjective describes the system’s division into connected service areas.
More examples
- They compared cellular coverage along the route.
- The tower carries cellular signals.
- Her plan includes cellular data.
Forms
cellular
Similar words
- mobile
- Mobile describes portability as well as phone service.
- wireless
- Wireless includes technologies beyond cellular networks.