capsule

[ˈkæpsəl]

capsule Definition

  • 1a small container with medicine inside that you swallow
  • 2a small part of a spacecraft that can separate from the main part and be used for a particular purpose
  • 3a small part of a machine or device that contains something such as a film, a liquid, or a gas

Using capsule: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "capsule" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed me some capsules for my headache.

  • Example

    The capsule separated from the spacecraft and landed on the moon.

  • Example

    The camera's lens is protected by a small capsule filled with gas.

capsule Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for capsule

Phrases with capsule

  • time-release capsule

    a type of capsule that releases its contents over an extended period of time

    Example

    The medication is in a time-release capsule, so it only needs to be taken once a day.

  • a small capsule designed to allow astronauts to escape from a spacecraft in an emergency

    Example

    The escape capsule was never used during the mission.

  • a small plastic or aluminum container filled with coffee grounds that is used in a coffee machine to make a single serving of coffee

    Example

    I prefer using coffee capsules instead of ground coffee because it's more convenient.

Origins of capsule

from Latin 'capsula', meaning 'small container'

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Summary: capsule in Brief

A 'capsule' [ˈkæpsəl] refers to a small container with medicine inside that you swallow, a small part of a spacecraft that can separate from the main part and be used for a particular purpose, or a small part of a machine or device that contains something such as a film, a liquid, or a gas. Examples include 'The doctor prescribed me some capsules for my headache.' and 'The capsule separated from the spacecraft and landed on the moon.'

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