Capsule Definition
kăpsəl, -so͝ol
capsuled, capsules, capsule
noun
capsules
A small case or sheath.
Webster's New World
A small, soluble gelatin container for encasing a dose of medicine, etc.
Webster's New World
A dose of medicine, vitamin supplement, etc. so encased.
Webster's New World
A polysaccharide outer shell enveloping certain bacteria.
American Heritage Medicine
Any sac or membrane enclosing an organ or part.
Webster's New World
adjective
In a concise or condensed form.
A capsule biography.
Webster's New World
Very small; compact.
American Heritage
verb
To enclose in or furnish with a capsule.
American Heritage
To condense.
Webster's New World
To enclose in or furnish with a capsule.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- capsulate
- capsulize
- capsulise
- encapsulate
Other Word Forms of Capsule
Noun
Singular:
capsule
Plural:
capsulesOrigin of Capsule
French from Latin capsula diminutive of capsa box
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French capsule.
From Wiktionary
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