Capsule Definition

kăpsəl, -so͝ol
capsuled, capsules, capsule
noun
capsules
A small case or sheath.
Webster's New World
A small, soluble gelatin container for encasing a dose of medicine, etc.
Webster's New World
A dose of medicine, vitamin supplement, etc. so encased.
Webster's New World
A polysaccharide outer shell enveloping certain bacteria.
American Heritage Medicine
Any sac or membrane enclosing an organ or part.
Webster's New World
adjective
In a concise or condensed form.
A capsule biography.
Webster's New World
Very small; compact.
American Heritage
verb
To enclose in or furnish with a capsule.
American Heritage
To condense.
Webster's New World
To enclose in or furnish with a capsule.
American Heritage Medicine
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Other Word Forms of Capsule

Noun

Singular:
capsule
Plural:
capsules

Origin of Capsule

  • French from Latin capsula diminutive of capsa box

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French capsule.

    From Wiktionary

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