capsule

1 of 3

noun

cap·sule ˈkap-səl How to pronounce capsule (audio)

-(ˌ)sül,

also -ˌsyül

: a membrane or sac enclosing a body part (such as a knee joint or kidney)

: either of two layers of white matter in the cerebrum

: a closed receptacle containing spores or seeds: such as

: a dry dehiscent usually many-seeded fruit composed of two or more carpels

: the spore case of a moss

: a shell usually of gelatin for packaging something (such as a drug or vitamins)

also : a usually medicinal or nutritional preparation for oral use consisting of the shell and its contents

: an often polysaccharide envelope surrounding a microorganism

: an extremely brief condensation : outline, survey

capsules of history given to students

: a compact often sealed and detachable container or compartment

: a small pressurized compartment or vehicle (as for space flight)

capsule

2 of 3

verb

capsuled; capsuling

transitive verb

: to equip with or enclose in a capsule

: to condense into or devise in a compact form

capsuled the news

capsule

3 of 3

adjective

: extremely brief

a capsule biography

: small and very compact

a capsule submarine

Example Sentences

Noun took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now Verb newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers Adjective capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

When the 32-story-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launches, the crew capsule will carry three test dummies and fly around the moon and back over a 37-day flight test period.

Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 The 322-foot rocket remains on its pad at Kennedy Space Center, with an empty crew capsule on top.

Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 This test flight, if successful, would put a crew capsule into lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years.

Marcia Dunn, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The rocket was set to lift off on a flight to propel a crew capsule into orbit around the moon.

Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2022 A few seconds later, at an altitude of about 45 miles, the crew capsule is released to fly on its own.

William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 The next opportunity to send an empty capsule to the moon on a test flight would be at the end of June or July.

Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 Boeing had spent months preparing for the flight after a December 2019 attempt to send the capsule to dock with the space station failed when a software error sent it to the wrong orbit, among other issues.

Micah Maidenberg, WSJ, 29 July 2021 At the head of the capsule will be Commander Moonikin Campos, a test dummy sporting the Orion Crew Survival System spacesuit, per Insider’s Paola Rosa-Aquino.

Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022

Adjective

And so their first capsule collection of five pieces—originally named Tibi Hyland, after Jones’s grandmother—was born.

Diana Tsui, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 At the recent Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas, Lauren Harwell Godfrey debuted Menagerie, a capsule collection of one-of-a-kind animal jewels inspired by her visit to the Beautiful Creatures exhibition.

Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 In addition to her new role, Whack will debut a capsule collection of a fun assortment of custom Whack jewelry pieces.

Essence, 14 July 2022 Most recently, though, Styles and Michele came together for a capsule collection with Gucci called HA HA HA that's inspired by the 1970s.

Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 This season, The Store also features a capsule collection by Ancient Greek Sandals; effortless basics by Parthenis; swimwear from Norma Kamali and Eres; kaftans by LemLem; and Castañer espadrilles.

Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 10 July 2022 The preppy clothing label has joined forces with the footwear stalwart for a capsule collection of sporty apparel, footwear and accessories.

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2022 Brooks Brothers is back with another capsule collection to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 June 2022 Webster Cult cottagecore brand LoveShackFancy has teamed up with accessories designer Sophia Webster on a capsule shoe collection that screams spring (and summer).

The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 See More

Medical Definition

capsule

noun

cap·sule ˈkap-səl, -(ˌ)sül How to pronounce capsule (audio)

: a membrane or saclike structure enclosing a part or organ

the capsule of the kidney

: either of two layers or laminae of white matter in the cerebrum:

(1)

: a layer that consists largely of fibers passing to and from the cerebral cortex and that lies internal to the lentiform nucleus

called also internal capsule

(2)

: one that lies between the lentiform nucleus and the claustrum

called also external capsule

: a shell usually of gelatin for packaging something (as a drug or vitamins)

also : a usually medicinal or nutritional preparation for oral use consisting of the shell and its contents

: a viscous or gelatinous often polysaccharide envelope surrounding certain microscopic organisms (as the pneumococcus)

单词	capsules
释义	capsule 1 of 3 noun cap·sule ˈkap-səl -(ˌ)sül, also -ˌsyül 1 a : a membrane or sac enclosing a body part (such as a knee joint or kidney) b : either of two layers of white matter in the cerebrum 2 : a closed receptacle containing spores or seeds: such as a : a dry dehiscent usually many-seeded fruit composed of two or more carpels b : the spore case of a moss 3 : a shell usually of gelatin for packaging something (such as a drug or vitamins) also : a usually medicinal or nutritional preparation for oral use consisting of the shell and its contents 4 : an often polysaccharide envelope surrounding a microorganism 5 : an extremely brief condensation : outline, survey capsules of history given to students 6 a : a compact often sealed and detachable container or compartment b : a small pressurized compartment or vehicle (as for space flight) capsule 2 of 3 verb capsuled; capsuling transitive verb 1 : to equip with or enclose in a capsule 2 : to condense into or devise in a compact form capsuled the news capsule 3 of 3 adjective 1 : extremely brief a capsule biography 2 : small and very compact a capsule submarine Synonyms Noun cap lozenge pill tablet Verb capsulize collapse compact compress condense constrict constringe contract narrow (down) squeeze telescope Adjective aphoristic apothegmatic brief compact compendious concise crisp curt elliptical elliptic epigrammatic laconic monosyllabic pithy sententious succinct summary telegraphic terse thumbnail See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now Verb newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers Adjective capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex Recent Examples on the Web Noun When the 32-story-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launches, the crew capsule will carry three test dummies and fly around the moon and back over a 37-day flight test period. Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 The 322-foot rocket remains on its pad at Kennedy Space Center, with an empty crew capsule on top. Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 This test flight, if successful, would put a crew capsule into lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years. Marcia Dunn, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The rocket was set to lift off on a flight to propel a crew capsule into orbit around the moon. Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2022 A few seconds later, at an altitude of about 45 miles, the crew capsule is released to fly on its own. William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 The next opportunity to send an empty capsule to the moon on a test flight would be at the end of June or July. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022 Boeing had spent months preparing for the flight after a December 2019 attempt to send the capsule to dock with the space station failed when a software error sent it to the wrong orbit, among other issues. Micah Maidenberg, WSJ, 29 July 2021 At the head of the capsule will be Commander Moonikin Campos, a test dummy sporting the Orion Crew Survival System spacesuit, per Insider’s Paola Rosa-Aquino. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 Adjective And so their first capsule collection of five pieces—originally named Tibi Hyland, after Jones’s grandmother—was born. Diana Tsui, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 At the recent Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas, Lauren Harwell Godfrey debuted Menagerie, a capsule collection of one-of-a-kind animal jewels inspired by her visit to the Beautiful Creatures exhibition. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 In addition to her new role, Whack will debut a capsule collection of a fun assortment of custom Whack jewelry pieces. Essence, 14 July 2022 Most recently, though, Styles and Michele came together for a capsule collection with Gucci called HA HA HA that's inspired by the 1970s. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 This season, The Store also features a capsule collection by Ancient Greek Sandals; effortless basics by Parthenis; swimwear from Norma Kamali and Eres; kaftans by LemLem; and Castañer espadrilles. Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 10 July 2022 The preppy clothing label has joined forces with the footwear stalwart for a capsule collection of sporty apparel, footwear and accessories. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2022 Brooks Brothers is back with another capsule collection to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 June 2022 Webster Cult cottagecore brand LoveShackFancy has teamed up with accessories designer Sophia Webster on a capsule shoe collection that screams spring (and summer). The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun French, from Latin capsula, diminutive of capsa box — more at case First Known Use Noun circa 1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing capsule time capsule Bowman's capsule time capsule Bowman's capsule Kids Definition capsule noun cap·sule ˈkap-səl 1 : a case enclosing the seeds or spores of a plant 2 : a small case of material that contains medicine to be swallowed 3 : a closed compartment for travel in space Medical Definition capsule noun cap·sule ˈkap-səl, -(ˌ)sül 1 a : a membrane or saclike structure enclosing a part or organ the capsule of the kidney b : either of two layers or laminae of white matter in the cerebrum: (1) : a layer that consists largely of fibers passing to and from the cerebral cortex and that lies internal to the lentiform nucleus called also internal capsule (2) : one that lies between the lentiform nucleus and the claustrum called also external capsule 2 : a shell usually of gelatin for packaging something (as a drug or vitamins) also : a usually medicinal or nutritional preparation for oral use consisting of the shell and its contents 3 : a viscous or gelatinous often polysaccharide envelope surrounding certain microscopic organisms (as the pneumococcus) capsules 1 of 2 noun plural of capsule 1 as in pills a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pills tablets doses lozenges drugs medications caps pharmaceuticals preparations dosages drops medicinals remedies physics potions gelcaps cures wonder drugs miracle drugs boluses specifics pilules 2 as in sheaths something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now Synonyms & Similar Words sheaths casings pods housings coverings hulls jackets shells cases husks cocoons coatings cartridges covers armors shields packages encasements plates cassettes wrappers platings envelopes crusts houses barks carapaces mails casettes skins facings backings cuticles panoplies hides covertures 3 as in summaries a short statement of the main points capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page Synonyms & Similar Words summaries encapsulations summae outlines digests breviaries briefs resumes synopses résumés précis inventories abstracts summarizations conspectuses recapitulations recaps rundowns sum-ups roundups sums condensations resumés compendiums epitomes compends summings-up abbreviations wrap-ups run-throughs shortenings abridgments abridgements curtailments compendia epilogs simplifications rehashes epilogues reprises conclusions Antonyms & Near Antonyms supplements enlargements expansions amplifications addenda addendums capsules 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of capsule as in compresses to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers Synonyms & Similar Words compresses packs condenses telescopes squeezes compacts constringes contracts narrows (down) consolidates crams constricts collapses capsulizes boils down simplifies jam-packs jams abbreviates shrinks shortens crowds curtails concentrates decreases abridges streamlines downsizes diminishes lessens Antonyms & Near Antonyms expands opens dilates decompresses disperses outspreads scatters distends outstretches swells dissipates inflates See More
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