encapsulate
[ en-kap-suh-leyt, -syoo- ]
/ ɛnˈkæp səˌleɪt, -syʊ- /
verb (used with object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
to place in or as if in a capsule.
to summarize or condense.
verb (used without object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
to become enclosed in or as if in a capsule.
OTHER WORDS FROM encapsulate
en·cap·su·la·tion, nounWords nearby encapsulate
encaenia,
encage,
encamp,
encampment,
encapsulant,
encapsulate,
encapsule,
encarnación,
encarnalize,
encarpus,
encase
Example sentences from the Web for encapsulation
RS: My encapsulation of American history: The goofy experience and the thread.
The American Prophet of Delusion: Robert Stone in Conversation |David Samuels |November 15, 2013 |DAILY BEASTThe final game was an encapsulation: Federer, serving at 2-5, blows two easy backhands and an easy forehand to reach 15-40.
British Dictionary definitions for encapsulation
encapsulate
incapsulate
/ (ɪnˈkæpsjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule
(tr)
to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge
Derived forms of encapsulate
encapsulation or incapsulation, nounMedical definitions for encapsulation
encapsulate
[ ĕn-kăp′sə-lāt′ ]
v.
To form a capsule or sheath around.
To become encapsulated.