Capsule: meaning, definitions and examples

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capsule

[ ˈkæpsjuːl ]

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medicine

A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one.

Synonyms

case, container, shell

Examples of usage

She swallowed the capsule with a glass of water.
The medicine is available in capsule form.

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spacecraft

A small, sealed, and pressurized compartment for astronauts, cosmonauts, or passengers in a spacecraft.

Synonyms

compartment, module, pod

Examples of usage

The astronauts entered the capsule for their journey to space.
The spacecraft's capsule successfully reentered the Earth's atmosphere.

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botany

A dry fruit or seed vessel that opens when ripe.

Synonyms

husk, pod, shell

Examples of usage

The plant produces capsules that contain the seeds.
The capsule of the flower releases the seeds when it dries.

Translations

Translations of the word "capsule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cápsula

🇮🇳 कैप्सूल

🇩🇪 Kapsel

🇮🇩 kapsul

🇺🇦 капсула

🇵🇱 kapsuła

🇯🇵 カプセル

🇫🇷 capsule

🇪🇸 cápsula

🇹🇷 kapsül

🇰🇷 캡슐

🇸🇦 كبسولة

🇨🇿 kapsle

🇸🇰 kapsula

🇨🇳 胶囊

🇸🇮 kapsula

🇮🇸 hylki

🇰🇿 капсула

🇬🇪 კაფსულა

🇦🇿 kapsul

🇲🇽 cápsula

Word origin

The word 'capsule' originated from the Latin word 'capsula', meaning 'small box or chest'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The term has evolved to represent various small containers, compartments, or vessels in different contexts, ranging from medicine to space exploration.