capsulate
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/ˈkæpsjəleɪt/
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/ˈkæpsjʊleɪt/
not enclosed
Etymology
'capsulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'capsula', where 'capsula' meant 'little box' or 'case'.
'capsulate' was formed in modern English from 'capsule' (from French 'capsule', from Latin 'capsula') with the verbal/adjectival suffix '-ate' to create the verb/adjective meaning 'to put into a capsule' or 'having a capsule'.
Initially the root referred to a small box or container; over time the derived English form came to mean 'to enclose in a capsule' or 'having been enclosed in a capsule'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to enclose or cover in a capsule or capsule-like container; to encapsulate.
The laboratory technician capsulate the probiotic to protect it from stomach acid.
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Adjective 1
enclosed in a capsule or having been formed into a capsule; capsular.
The capsulate form of the supplement is easier to swallow for many patients.
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Last updated: 2025/08/31 13:01