non-capsulated
|non-cap-su-lat-ed|
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/nɒnˈkæpsjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(capsulate)
not enclosed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-capsulated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'capsulated' from Latin 'capsula' meaning 'small box or case'.
Historical Evolution
'capsula' transformed into the English word 'capsule', and eventually became 'capsulated' with the addition of the suffix '-ed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'capsulated' meant 'enclosed in a capsule', and 'non-capsulated' evolved to mean 'not enclosed in a capsule'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not enclosed in a capsule.
The non-capsulated bacteria were more vulnerable to the immune system.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 11:09