celling

cell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel]
- /sɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel]
- /sɛl/

Definitions of celling word

noun celling the production and formation of cells 3
noun celling a small room, as in a convent or prison. 1
noun celling any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole. 1
noun celling a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the Communist party. 1
noun celling Biology. a usually microscopic structure containing nuclear and cytoplasmic material enclosed by a semipermeable membrane and, in plants, a cell wall; the basic structural unit of all organisms. 1
noun celling Entomology. one of the areas into which the wing of an insect is divided by the veins. 1

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Origin of celling

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; 1665-75 for def 4; Middle English celle < Old French celle < Medieval Latin cella monastic cell, Latin: room (see cella); Old English cell < Medieval Latin, as above; see cella

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Parts of speech for Celling

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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celling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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