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Added 10 October 2026

encapsulate

/ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about encapsulate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Enclose in a capsule or other small container.
Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume.
capsulize the news

Origin

From en- + capsule + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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