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encapsulation

 

[ ɪnˌkæpsjʊˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

programming

Encapsulation is the bundling of data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit. It is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming.

Synonyms

data hiding, information hiding

Examples of usage

  • Encapsulation helps in hiding the implementation details from the outside world.
  • In encapsulation, the data is protected from direct access by encapsulating it within a class.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, encapsulation refers to the process where foreign particles are surrounded and isolated by cells of the immune system.

Synonyms

encasement, isolation

Examples of usage

  • Encapsulation is a defense mechanism used by organisms to protect themselves from harmful invaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "encapsulation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encapsulamento

🇮🇳 संक्षेपण

🇩🇪 Kapselung

🇮🇩 enkapsulasi

🇺🇦 інкапсуляція

🇵🇱 enkapsulacja

🇯🇵 カプセル化 (kapuseruka)

🇫🇷 encapsulation

🇪🇸 encapsulación

🇹🇷 kapsülleme

🇰🇷 캡슐화 (kaepsyulhwa)

🇸🇦 تغليف

🇨🇿 zapouzdření

🇸🇰 zapuzdrenie

🇨🇳 封装 (fēngzhuāng)

🇸🇮 inkapsulacija

🇮🇸 innhjúpun

🇰🇿 инкапсуляция

🇬🇪 ინკაფსულაცია

🇦🇿 inkapsulyasiya

🇲🇽 encapsulación

Etymology

The term 'encapsulation' originated in the field of computer science and was first introduced in the context of object-oriented programming. It has since been adopted in other disciplines, including biology, to describe the process of isolating or protecting entities. The concept of encapsulation emphasizes the idea of containment and abstraction, highlighting the importance of organized structure and controlled access.

See also: encapsulating.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,779, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.