Synonyms for capsule

Synonyms for (noun) capsule

Synonyms: capsule

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

Similar words: pill, tab, tablet, lozenge

Definition: a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet


Synonyms: capsule

Definition: a small container

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Synonyms: ejection seat, ejector seat, capsule

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

Similar words: seat

Definition: any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)

Usage: he dusted off the seat before sitting down


Synonyms: space capsule, capsule

Definition: a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space

Similar words: space vehicle, spacecraft, ballistic capsule

Definition: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun


Synonyms: capsule

Definition: a structure that encloses a body part

Similar words: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure

Definition: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing

Usage: he has good bone structure


Synonyms: capsule, abridgement, abridgment, condensation

Definition: a shortened version of a written work

Similar words: sum-up, summary

Definition: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

Usage: he gave a summary of the conclusions


Synonyms: capsule

Definition: a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses

Similar words: seed vessel, pericarp

Definition: the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary


Synonyms for (verb) capsule

Synonyms: encapsulate, capsule, capsulise, capsulize

Definition: put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume

Usage: capsulize the news

Similar words: concentrate, condense, digest

Definition: make more concise

Usage: condense the contents of a book into a summary


Synonyms: capsulate, capsule, capsulise, capsulize

Definition: enclose in a capsule

Similar words: enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap

Definition: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

Usage: Fog enveloped the house


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