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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Unbeaten in nine across all competitions, the form, on paper at least, is good, but belies several patchy performances that were encapsulated in Sunday’s draw at Fulham.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
How krill are harvested and encapsulated is essential for finding a high-quality supplement to help support your diet with omega-3 goodness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encapsulate. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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