Cell

Pronunciation: /sɛl/

Definitions of cell

noun a device containing electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, used for generating electricity

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cell phone.

A2 The prisoner was locked in a jail cell.

B1 The human body is made up of millions of cells.

B2 The scientist observed the behavior of the cancer cells.

C1 The solar cell technology has advanced significantly in recent years.

C2 The stem cell research holds great promise for medical treatments.

Examples of cell in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the behavior of the cell under the microscope.

informal I heard that new cell phone is really popular among teenagers.

slang I need to charge my cell before we head out.

figurative The prison cell felt suffocating, trapping him in his own thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of cell

• past tense: called
• plural: cells
• comparative: more cellular
• superlative: most cellular
• present tense: cell
• future tense: will cell
• perfect tense: have celled
• continuous tense: is celling
• singular: cell
• positive degree: cell
• infinitive: to cell
• gerund: celling
• participle: celling

Origin and Evolution of cell

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cell' originated from the Latin word 'cella' meaning 'small room' or 'chamber'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cell' evolved to refer to biological cells, prison cells, and small compartments in various contexts.