capsulate

[ kap-suh-leyt, -lit, -syoo- ]

adjective
  1. enclosed in or formed into a capsule.

Origin of capsulate

1
From the New Latin word capsulātus, dating back to 1660–70. See capsule, -ate1
  • Also cap·su·lat·ed [kap-suh-ley-tid, -syoo-] /ˈkæp səˌleɪ tɪd, -syʊ-/ .

Other words from capsulate

  • cap·su·la·tion, noun

Words Nearby capsulate

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British Dictionary definitions for capsulate

capsulate

capsulated

/ (ˈkæpsjʊˌleɪt, -lɪt) /


adjective
  1. within or formed into a capsule

Derived forms of capsulate

  • capsulation, noun

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