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CAPSULE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Capsule.

Capsule - as a noun

A small container

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside

A dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pericarp14seed vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shortened version of a written work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abridgement17abridgment16condensation15

A spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
space capsule

A pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ejection seatejector seat

Capsule - as a verb

Enclose in a capsule

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capsulate13capsulise13capsulize22

Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume

Example: "Capsulize the news"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capsulise13capsulize22encapsulate15

Example Sentences

"I need to take one capsule of medicine every morning."
"The spacecraft was launched into orbit inside a protective capsule."
"She swallowed the capsule without any difficulty."
"The museum had an exhibit featuring ancient Egyptian artifacts in glass capsules."
"The capsule burst open, releasing a cloud of smoke."
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Word Game Points

Is CAPSULE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, capsule is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAPSULE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CAPSULE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, capsule is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAPSULE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CAPSULE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, capsule is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAPSULE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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