Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A small unit or compartment, often within a larger structure. It can be biological or non-biological. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
There is a cell in the biology lab.Each prisoner stays in a small cell.
Etymology:
From Latin cella meaning small room or chamber, used in English since the late 17th century to denote basic biological units.
Usage Statistics:
129 mentions per 1 million words
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