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Definition of celled
celled
/sɛld/
celled
celled Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
celled Game Scores & Validity
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• adjective
1
Having or consisting of a specified number or type of biological cells (usually used in combination).
Example
"Amoebas and paramecia are classic examples of single-celled organisms studied in introductory biology."
2
Containing or divided into small compartments, chambers, or cavities.
Example
"The wasps constructed a finely celled nest beneath the eaves of the old barn."
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In biological contexts, 'celled' is almost always used in hyphenated compound adjectives (such as 'single-celled' or 'many-celled') rather than as a standalone modifier.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Celled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celled