verb (used with object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
- to place in or as if in a capsule.
- to summarize or condense.
verb (used without object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
- to become enclosed in or as if in a capsule.
verb
- to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule
- (tr) to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge
1874, from en- (1) “make, put in” + capsulate (see capsule). Related: Encapsulated; encapsulating.
v.
- To form a capsule or sheath around.
- To become encapsulated.