encapsulate

[en-kap-suh-leyt, -syoo-]

verb (used with object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.

to place in or as if in a capsule.

to summarize or condense.

verb (used without object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.

to become enclosed in or as if in a capsule.

Origin of encapsulate

First recorded in 1860–65; en-¹ + capsulate

Related formsen·cap·su·la·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for encapsulation

encapsulate

incapsulate

verb

to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule

(tr) to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge

Derived Formsencapsulation or incapsulation, noun

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Word Origin and History for encapsulation

1860, from encapsulate + -ion.

encapsulate

1874, from en- (1) "make, put in" + capsulate (see capsule). Related: Encapsulated; encapsulating.

encapsulation in Medicine

encapsulate

[ĕn-kăp′sə-lāt′]

v.

To form a capsule or sheath around.

To become encapsulated.

Related formsen•cap′su•la′tion n.