encapsulate
verb
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We’ll keep it brief by encapsulating the history of this word in just a few sentences. Encapsulate and its related noun, capsule, come to us from capsula, a diminutive form of the Latin noun capsa, meaning “box.” (Capsa also gave us the “container” or “box” meaning of the noun case.) The earliest examples of encapsulate are for its literal use (“to enclose something in a capsule”) and date to the late 19th century. Its extended meaning, “to give a summary or synopsis of something,” plays on the notion of a capsule being something compact, self-contained, and often easily digestible.
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Those qualities – delicacy, grace and sweetness — are largely encapsulated within the tidy person of Michelle (Hélène Vincent, aged 81 in real life and something similar here).
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
Finding a tequila that encapsulates the spirit of Black and Latinx cultures is rare.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
In addition to encapsulating the Galaxy Ring’s sleekness, the sleepwear collection symbolizes the device’s versatility and ability to pair well with anything.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encapsulate. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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