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to encapsulate

to encapsulate

4 7.2
Put something inside a small container like a pill or shell
  • verb
  • /ɪnˈkæpsjʊleɪt/
translation icon : 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 package
vsto encapsulate
76 1.8

To put things into a box for transport or storage

implies a small sealed container not large shipment packaging
to bottle
vsto encapsulate
37 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
34 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 box up
vsto encapsulate
11 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
2 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
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 capsulate
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
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
to capsule
vsto encapsulate
  • Specialized
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 pouch
vsto encapsulate
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

Antonyms

to uncover
37 2.7

Remove a cover to show what is under it

How Enclosed

to seal
457 2.5
to encase
34 4.9
to enclose
84 3.7
to encapsulate
4 7.2
to wrap
729 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.