capsulate

/kæpsjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to enclose or surround something, especially a cell or a body, with a capsule or membrane.

“The process of capsulating the virus helped prevent its spread.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround something, especially an idea or concept, with a protective or enclosing framework.

“The new policy will help capsulate the company’s financial data for better transparency.”

3. verb

to reduce or encapsulate something, especially a complex idea or process, into a simpler or more manageable form.

“The artist’s goal was to capsulate the beauty of nature into a single painting.”

4. noun

the act of capsulating something.

“The capsulation of the virus was a major breakthrough in medical research.”

5. noun

a capsule or enclosing structure.

“The capsulation of the seed helped protect it from damage.”

Synonyms

  • encapsulate
  • enclose
  • surround

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal