Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capsule
noun
/ˈkæp.sjuːl/
Definition
A small container or a form for enclosing something, often used for medication or storage.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a capsule that dissolves in the stomach.
- She took her vitamins in capsule form for easier swallowing.
- The spacecraft returned to Earth in a protective capsule.
Meaning
Capsules can refer to the small, gelatinous packages that hold doses of medicine, as well as to any small, rounded container.
Synonyms
- container
- case
- shell
- enclosure
