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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Symbolizing petals kissed by sunlight on one side and shimmering raindrops on the other, the Pirouette encapsulates moments of ordinary life elevated into cherished memories.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
One sequence, on 40 minutes, encapsulated how little the Arsenal midfielders were showing for the ball.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 20 May 2025
These organic, handwoven rugs encapsulate Joanna Gaines' signature style in the best way.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encapsulate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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