Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cell
noun
/sɛl/
Definition
A small room or compartment, often used for confinement or as a place for study.
Examples
- The scientist studied the structure of the cell under a microscope.
- He was placed in a solitary cell for his punishment.
- Plant cells have a rigid cell wall that supports their structure.
Meaning
The term ‘cell’ commonly refers to a basic structural and functional unit of living organisms, or it can mean a small enclosed space.
Synonyms
- chamber
- compartment
- unit
- room
