adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of encapsulate. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   enclose in a capsule wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   encased, closed in by a capsule

Adjective

1. 1
   used of seeds or spores that are enclosed in a capsule wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

capsularcapsularcapsulatedcapsulatedcapsulecapsule

Antonyms

All antonyms

acapsulate

Etymology

Etymology 1

From capsule + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

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

Related phrases

closed in

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