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to encapsulate

to encapsulate

8 7.2
Put something inside a small container like a pill or shell
  • verb
  • /ɪnˈkæpsjʊleɪt/
: encapsular
  • They will encapsulate the project details in a report for easy understanding and reference.
  • encapsulated mass
  • encapsulated tumor
  • fully encapsulated

So the brain is encapsulated by this protective wall.

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Examples

  • The medication is designed to encapsulate the active ingredients, ensuring they are released slowly in the body.

  • And so these are compartments that are completely encapsulated by a lipid bilayer.

  • And So what decisions are encapsulated in these first two classes?

  • Contrast this this career encapsulated in those images with this one.

  • The bad news about U.S. manufacturing, encapsulated in Tsai's first story, is well known.

    Academic text (2010)

  • So you have encapsulated in this circular diagram the whole of the known world in which people lived, flourished and died.

  • Now the serum is a very peculiar product because technically it's skin care, but what you are getting in here is encapsulated pigment.

  • The Fortress series encapsulated power transformers are backed with a 10-year limited warranty.

    Academic text (2011)

  • ARS scientists at other locations are conducting field studies on the impact of starch-encapsulated herbicides on potential groundwater pollution.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The scientist decided to encapsulate the delicate samples in secure containers for transportation.

Synonyms

to bottle
vsto encapsulate
87 1.6

To put liquid into bottles for sale or storage

refers to enclosing in a small sealed container not only liquids
to encase
vsto encapsulate
22 4.9

To cover something completely so nothing can get in or out

involves enclosing in a small container rather than fully sealing everything
to package
vsto encapsulate
18 1.8

To put things into a box for transport or storage

implies a small sealed container not large shipment packaging
to box up
vsto encapsulate
17 2.6

Put things into a box to keep them

uses a small sealed container rather than larger box packing for shipment
to cocoon
vsto encapsulate
5 4.6

To wrap someone or something in soft material to keep it warm and safe

implies a small rigid container for protection rather than soft wrapping
to containerize
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
1 6.5

To put goods into a container for transport

concerns small enclosed containers rather than large shipping units
to capsulize
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
1 8.6

To put medicine or a substance into a small capsule

encloses in a small container but can mean other small container types
to pouch
vsto encapsulate
1 6.5

To put something into a small bag for carrying or keeping

focuses on sealing inside a small rigid container rather than a soft bag
to capsule
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
1 7.9

To put something into a small container for protection or to give as medicine

is the verb of enclosing in a small container rather than a noun object
to capsulate
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
1 8.2

To put something inside a small protective cover, often for medicine

encloses in a small container but is not limited to scientific use

Antonyms

to uncover
30 2.7

Remove a cover to show what is under it

How Enclosed

to seal
288 2.5
to encase
22 4.9
to enclose
31 3.7
to encapsulate
8 7.2
to wrap
560 1.0
to cover
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

encapsulate infinitive
encapsulated past
encapsulated past participle
encapsulating present participle
encapsulates third person singular

Morphology

encapsulate = capsulate (transparent) = en + capsul + ate

The meaning of enclosing something in a capsule is directly derived from the physical sense of the word.

Etymology

Encapsulate comes from en- 'in' and capsule 'small box'. It literally means to put something inside a small container or shell, which is why medicines or seeds can be encapsulated.