encapsulate
verb
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We’ll keep it brief by encapsulating the history of this word in just a few sentences. Encapsulate and its related noun, capsule, come to us from capsula, a diminutive form of the Latin noun capsa, meaning “box.” (Capsa also gave us the “container” or “box” meaning of the noun case.) The earliest examples of encapsulate are for its literal use (“to enclose something in a capsule”) and date to the late 19th century. Its extended meaning, “to give a summary or synopsis of something,” plays on the notion of a capsule being something compact, self-contained, and often easily digestible.
Examples of encapsulate in a Sentence
Praveen Thopalle, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Manicurist Monika Mayer’s sunset ombré encapsulates some of those juicy melon shades and brighter pinks that our nail experts already have their eye on for spring.
—Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2025
A little goes a long way here, while peptides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, plus sea fennel and kangaroo flower extracts deliver ample hydration—diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles in the process.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
The book’s foreword, written by Nikki Giovanni, encapsulates the power of Black bookstores.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encapsulate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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