Definitions for capsule

• Definition
• Anagrams (257)

capsule cap·sule

Spelling: [kap-suh l, -sool, -syool]

IPA: /ˈkæp səl, -sul, -syul/

Capsule is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 257 anagrams from letters in capsule (acelpsu).

Definitions for capsule

noun

1. Pharmacology. a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine.
2. Biology. a membranous sac or integument. either of two strata of white matter in the cerebrum. the sporangium of various spore-producing organisms, as ferns, mosses, algae, and fungi.
3. Botany. a dry dehiscent fruit, composed of two or more carpels.
4. a small case, envelope, or covering.
5. Also called space capsule. Aerospace. a sealed cabin, container, or vehicle in which a person or animal can ride in flight in space or at very high altitudes within the earth's atmosphere.
6. Aviation. a similar cabin in a military aircraft, which can be ejected from the aircraft in an emergency.
7. a thin metal covering for the mouth of a corked bottle.
8. a concise report; brief outline:

adjective

1. small and compact.
2. short and concise; brief and summarized:

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with or enclose in or as if in a capsule; encapsulate.
2. to capsulize.

Origin of capsule

1645-55; 1950-55 for def 5; (Latin capsula, equivalent to caps(a) box (see case²) + -ula -ule

Examples for capsule

The capsule splits into four valves, something like a liverwort.

The capsule was on its back and Brandon was still strapped securely to the seat.

What waited was a capsule that was just as majestic as the celebration.

And maybe another ten to give the capsule time to slow down.

By working together on this capsule collection, we hope to instill a sense of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.

Is it the capsule of a plant, from which the lid has dropped, allowing the seeds to fall?

In addition to acting and singing, the British model is now set to launch her first capsule collection with DKNY this November.

Capsular: in the form of a capsule or little cup-like container.

And this capsule will be able to dock itself, without needing the ISS to grab ahold and guide it in.

The treasures found within the capsule were mostly records that reflected those immediately involved with its planning.