cell

noun
[L3911]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : cell
  • plural : cells

Senses

  • three-dimensional element that is part of a higher-dimensional object
  • the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  • small rhythmic and melodic design
  • representation of a component in an electronic circuit in software
  • part of a monastery

    • The number of cells surrounding the great cloister is 18.

  • a small group forming a nucleus of political activity, typically a secret, subversive one
  • a interacting general modular unit like for example in production contexts
  • single room within a building, usually housing only one person, as in a prison or convent

cell

noun
[L1603955]

Related

Derived from cellphone

Forms

  • singular : cell
  • plural : cells

Senses

  • portable wireless telephone; cell phone

cell

verb
[L1733370]

Forms

Senses