PoliticsAugust 12, 2026

encapsulation

in-kap-syuh-LAY-shun

Definition

The process of enclosing or surrounding a substance within a protective coating or container.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'in-' (into) and 'capsula' (small box or case), the term entered English to describe the act of enclosing something as if in a capsule.

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