HyperDic: encapsulation

English > 2 senses of the word encapsulation:
NOUNstateencapsulationthe condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)
processencapsulationthe process of enclosing (as in a capsule)
English > encapsulation: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule).
Example"the encapsulation of tendons in membranous sheaths"
Broadercondition, statusA state at a particular time
Verbsencapsulateenclose in a capsule or other small container
English > encapsulation: 2 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningThe process of enclosing (as in a capsule).
Broaderprocess, physical processA sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Verbsencapsulateenclose in a capsule or other small container

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